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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.73, 1,302.19 and 637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.73, 1,302.19 and 637.28 is: 955.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.73 : 1,302.19 = 637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.73/1,302.19 = 637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.73x = 1,302.19 × 637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.73x = 829,851.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,851.54/868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.24

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