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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.60, 1,302.90 and 821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.60, 1,302.90 and 821.80 is: 1,232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.60 : 1,302.90 = 821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.60/1,302.90 = 821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.60x = 1,302.90 × 821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.60x = 1,070,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,723.22/868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.70

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