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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.87, 1,303.30 and 292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.87, 1,303.30 and 292.15 is: 438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.87 : 1,303.30 = 292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.87/1,303.30 = 292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.87x = 1,303.30 × 292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.87x = 380,751.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,751.85/868.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.22

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