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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.98, 1,302.27 and 542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.98, 1,302.27 and 542.96 is: 814.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.98 : 1,302.27 = 542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.98/1,302.27 = 542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.98x = 1,302.27 × 542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.98x = 707,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,080.52/867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.63

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