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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.88, 1,302.76 and 579.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.88, 1,302.76 and 579.76 is: 869.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.88 : 1,302.76 = 579.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.88/1,302.76 = 579.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.88x = 1,302.76 × 579.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.88x = 755,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,288.14/868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.27

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