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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.17, 1,300.47 and 520.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.17, 1,300.47 and 520.47 is: 779.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.17 : 1,300.47 = 520.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.17/1,300.47 = 520.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.17x = 1,300.47 × 520.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.17x = 676,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,855.62/868.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.63

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