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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.99, 1,301.75 and 406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.99, 1,301.75 and 406.13 is: 608.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.99 : 1,301.75 = 406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.99/1,301.75 = 406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.99x = 1,301.75 × 406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.99x = 528,677.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,677.70/868.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.39

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