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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.22, 1,301.26 and 538.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.22, 1,301.26 and 538.65 is: 807.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.22 : 1,301.26 = 538.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.22/1,301.26 = 538.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.22x = 1,301.26 × 538.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.22x = 700,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,914.50/868.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.31

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