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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.01, 1,300.58 and 522.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.01, 1,300.58 and 522.56 is: 783.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.01 : 1,300.58 = 522.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.01/1,300.58 = 522.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.01x = 1,300.58 × 522.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.01x = 679,625.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,625.22/867.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.87

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