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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.68, 1,303.02 and 653.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.68, 1,303.02 and 653.22 is: 979.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.68 : 1,303.02 = 653.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.68/1,303.02 = 653.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.68x = 1,303.02 × 653.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.68x = 851,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,158.72/868.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.83

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