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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.95, 1,303.56 and 407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.95, 1,303.56 and 407.25 is: 610.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.95 : 1,303.56 = 407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.95/1,303.56 = 407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.95x = 1,303.56 × 407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.95x = 530,874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,874.81/868.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.94

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