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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.31, 1,300.05 and 538.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.31, 1,300.05 and 538.25 is: 806.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.31 : 1,300.05 = 538.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.31/1,300.05 = 538.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.31x = 1,300.05 × 538.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.31x = 699,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,745.41/867.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.80

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