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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.42, 1,301.54 and 520.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.42, 1,301.54 and 520.88 is: 781.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.42 : 1,301.54 = 520.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.42/1,301.54 = 520.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.42x = 1,301.54 × 520.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.42x = 677,937.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,937.04/867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.56

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