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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.87, 1,303.06 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.87, 1,303.06 and 406.20 is: 609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.87 : 1,303.06 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.87/1,303.06 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.87x = 1,303.06 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.87x = 529,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,302.97/868.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.19

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