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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.42, 1,300.86 and 520.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.42, 1,300.86 and 520.74 is: 780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.42 : 1,300.86 = 520.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.42/1,300.86 = 520.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.42x = 1,300.86 × 520.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.42x = 677,409.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,409.84/867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.95

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