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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.73, 1,303.88 and 406.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.73, 1,303.88 and 406.77 is: 610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.73 : 1,303.88 = 406.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.73/1,303.88 = 406.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.73x = 1,303.88 × 406.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.73x = 530,377.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,377.23/868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.52

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