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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.20, 1,300.44 and 538.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.20, 1,300.44 and 538.32 is: 806.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.20 : 1,300.44 = 538.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.20/1,300.44 = 538.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.20x = 1,300.44 × 538.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.20x = 700,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,052.86/868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.33

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