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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.90, 1,301.61 and 406.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.90, 1,301.61 and 406.06 is: 608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.90 : 1,301.61 = 406.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.90/1,301.61 = 406.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.90x = 1,301.61 × 406.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.90x = 528,531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,531.76/868.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.28

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