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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.56, 1,301.64 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.56, 1,301.64 and 483.12 is: 724.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.56 : 1,301.64 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.56/1,301.64 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.56x = 1,301.64 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.56x = 628,848.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,848.32/868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.01

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