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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.73, 1,303.11 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.73, 1,303.11 and 406.40 is: 609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.73 : 1,303.11 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.73/1,303.11 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.73x = 1,303.11 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.73x = 529,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,577.39/868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.60

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