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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.92, 1,303.50 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.92, 1,303.50 and 291.96 is: 437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.92 : 1,303.50 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.92/1,303.50 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.92x = 1,303.50 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.92x = 380,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,569.86/868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.98

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