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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.89, 1,303.53 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.89, 1,303.53 and 291.75 is: 437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.89 : 1,303.53 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.89/1,303.53 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.89x = 1,303.53 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.89x = 380,304.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,304.88/868.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.69

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