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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.62, 1,301.92 and 405.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.62, 1,301.92 and 405.42 is: 607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.62 : 1,301.92 = 405.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.62/1,301.92 = 405.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.62x = 1,301.92 × 405.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.62x = 527,828.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,828.11/868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.66

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