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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.86, 1,302.92 and 868.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.86, 1,302.92 and 868.43 is: 1,299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.86 : 1,302.92 = 868.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.86/1,302.92 = 868.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.86x = 1,302.92 × 868.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.86x = 1,131,496.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,496.99/870.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.28

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