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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.77, 1,303.33 and 291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.77, 1,303.33 and 291.63 is: 437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.77 : 1,303.33 = 291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.77/1,303.33 = 291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.77x = 1,303.33 × 291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.77x = 380,090.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,090.13/868.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.50

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