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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.76, 1,301.67 and 479.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.76, 1,301.67 and 479.05 is: 717.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.76 : 1,301.67 = 479.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.76/1,301.67 = 479.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.76x = 1,301.67 × 479.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.76x = 623,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,561.76/868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.76

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