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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.86, 1,303.32 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.86, 1,303.32 and 291.78 is: 437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.86 : 1,303.32 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.86/1,303.32 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.86x = 1,303.32 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.86x = 380,282.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,282.71/868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.68

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