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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.92, 1,302.71 and 436.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.92, 1,302.71 and 436.38 is: 654.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.92 : 1,302.71 = 436.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.92/1,302.71 = 436.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.92x = 1,302.71 × 436.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.92x = 568,474.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,474.41/868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.23

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