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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.32, 1,300.89 and 538.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.32, 1,300.89 and 538.31 is: 807.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.32 : 1,300.89 = 538.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.32/1,300.89 = 538.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.32x = 1,300.89 × 538.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.32x = 700,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,275.59/867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.41

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