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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.72, 1,302.12 and 435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.72, 1,302.12 and 435.76 is: 653.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.72 : 1,302.12 = 435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.72/1,302.12 = 435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.72x = 1,302.12 × 435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.72x = 567,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,411.81/868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.16

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