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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.64, 1,303.28 and 841.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.64, 1,303.28 and 841.12 is: 1,261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.64 : 1,303.28 = 841.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.64/1,303.28 = 841.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.64x = 1,303.28 × 841.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.64x = 1,096,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,214.87/868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.99

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