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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.99, 1,303.34 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.99, 1,303.34 and 283.98 is: 425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.99 : 1,303.34 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.99/1,303.34 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.99x = 1,303.34 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.99x = 370,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,128.74/868.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.93

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