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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.69, 1,303.04 and 486.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.69, 1,303.04 and 486.37 is: 729.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.69 : 1,303.04 = 486.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.69/1,303.04 = 486.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.69x = 1,303.04 × 486.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.69x = 633,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,759.56/868.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.56

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