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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.47, 1,301.51 and 542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.47, 1,301.51 and 542.46 is: 813.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.47 : 1,301.51 = 542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.47/1,301.51 = 542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.47x = 1,301.51 × 542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.47x = 706,017.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,017.11/867.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.88

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