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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.77, 1,302.62 and 484.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.77, 1,302.62 and 484.29 is: 726.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.77 : 1,302.62 = 484.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.77/1,302.62 = 484.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.77x = 1,302.62 × 484.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.77x = 630,843.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,843.42/868.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.13

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