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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.83, 1,303.55 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.83, 1,303.55 and 283.86 is: 425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.83 : 1,303.55 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.83/1,303.55 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.83x = 1,303.55 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.83x = 370,024.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,024.28/868.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.89

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