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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.62, 1,304.14 and 575.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.62, 1,304.14 and 575.26 is: 863.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.62 : 1,304.14 = 575.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.62/1,304.14 = 575.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.62x = 1,304.14 × 575.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.62x = 750,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,219.58/868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.69

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