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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.08, 1,301.04 and 542.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.08, 1,301.04 and 542.36 is: 813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.08 : 1,301.04 = 542.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.08/1,301.04 = 542.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.08x = 1,301.04 × 542.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.08x = 705,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,632.05/867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.80

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