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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.47, 1,304.10 and 824.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.47, 1,304.10 and 824.61 is: 1,238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.47 : 1,304.10 = 824.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.47/1,304.10 = 824.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.47x = 1,304.10 × 824.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.47x = 1,075,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,373.90/868.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.24

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