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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.51, 1,303.09 and 521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.51, 1,303.09 and 521.24 is: 782.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.51 : 1,303.09 = 521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.51/1,303.09 = 521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.51x = 1,303.09 × 521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.51x = 679,214.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,214.81/867.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.95

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