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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.62, 1,303.74 and 717.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.62, 1,303.74 and 717.96 is: 1,077.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.62 : 1,303.74 = 717.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.62/1,303.74 = 717.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.62x = 1,303.74 × 717.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.62x = 936,033.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,033.17/868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.61

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