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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.18, 1,301.36 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.18, 1,301.36 and 539.12 is: 808.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.18 : 1,301.36 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.18/1,301.36 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.18x = 1,301.36 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.18x = 701,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,590.55/868.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.11

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