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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.84, 1,303.40 and 283.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.84, 1,303.40 and 283.67 is: 425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.84 : 1,303.40 = 283.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.84/1,303.40 = 283.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.84x = 1,303.40 × 283.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.84x = 369,739.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,739.45/868.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.56

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