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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.64, 1,302.24 and 607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.64, 1,302.24 and 607.90 is: 911.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.64 : 1,302.24 = 607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.64/1,302.24 = 607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.64x = 1,302.24 × 607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.64x = 791,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,631.70/868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.35

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