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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.37, 1,342.82 and 868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.37, 1,342.82 and 868.32 is: 1,293.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.37 : 1,342.82 = 868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.37/1,342.82 = 868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.37x = 1,342.82 × 868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.37x = 1,165,999.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,999.63/901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.58

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