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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.84, 1,303.29 and 283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.84, 1,303.29 and 283.84 is: 425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.84 : 1,303.29 = 283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.84/1,303.29 = 283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.84x = 1,303.29 × 283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.84x = 369,922.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,922.58/868.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.77

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