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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.08, 1,298.96 and 537.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.08, 1,298.96 and 537.84 is: 804.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.08 : 1,298.96 = 537.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.08/1,298.96 = 537.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.08x = 1,298.96 × 537.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.08x = 698,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,632.65/868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.80

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