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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.72, 1,302.44 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.72, 1,302.44 and 291.44 is: 436.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.72 : 1,302.44 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.72/1,302.44 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.72x = 1,302.44 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.72x = 379,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,583.11/868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.95

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