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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.86, 1,300.41 and 520.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.86, 1,300.41 and 520.34 is: 779.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.86 : 1,300.41 = 520.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.86/1,300.41 = 520.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.86x = 1,300.41 × 520.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.86x = 676,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,655.34/867.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.68

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