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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.79, 1,302.77 and 406.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.79, 1,302.77 and 406.79 is: 609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.79 : 1,302.77 = 406.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.79/1,302.77 = 406.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.79x = 1,302.77 × 406.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.79x = 529,950.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,950.91/868.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.99

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