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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.88, 1,303.36 and 435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.88, 1,303.36 and 435.88 is: 653.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.88 : 1,303.36 = 435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.88/1,303.36 = 435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.88x = 1,303.36 × 435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.88x = 568,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,108.56/868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.84

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