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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.13, 1,302.20 and 544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.13, 1,302.20 and 544.13 is: 816.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.13 : 1,302.20 = 544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.13/1,302.20 = 544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.13x = 1,302.20 × 544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.13x = 708,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,556.85/868.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.19

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