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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.83, 1,302.79 and 651.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.83, 1,302.79 and 651.95 is: 977.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.83 : 1,302.79 = 651.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.83/1,302.79 = 651.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.83x = 1,302.79 × 651.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.83x = 849,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,353.94/868.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.58

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