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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.84, 1,300.16 and 543.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.84, 1,300.16 and 543.36 is: 814.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.84 : 1,300.16 = 543.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.84/1,300.16 = 543.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.84x = 1,300.16 × 543.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.84x = 706,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,454.94/867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.04

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