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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.74, 1,302.90 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.74, 1,302.90 and 406.08 is: 609.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.74 : 1,302.90 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.74/1,302.90 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.74x = 1,302.90 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.74x = 529,081.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,081.63/868.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.02

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