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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.22, 1,300.88 and 623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.22, 1,300.88 and 623.52 is: 934.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.22 : 1,300.88 = 623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.22/1,300.88 = 623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.22x = 1,300.88 × 623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.22x = 811,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,124.70/868.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.24

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