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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.52, 1,301.08 and 673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.52, 1,301.08 and 673.40 is: 1,008.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.52 : 1,301.08 = 673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.52/1,301.08 = 673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.52x = 1,301.08 × 673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.52x = 876,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,147.27/868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.78

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