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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.62, 1,302.93 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.62, 1,302.93 and 562.44 is: 843.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.62 : 1,302.93 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.62/1,302.93 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.62x = 1,302.93 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.62x = 732,819.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,819.95/868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.66

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