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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.50, 1,302.75 and 483.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.50, 1,302.75 and 483.75 is: 725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.50 : 1,302.75 = 483.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.50/1,302.75 = 483.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.50x = 1,302.75 × 483.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.50x = 630,205.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,205.31/868.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.63

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