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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.23, 1,302.65 and 543.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.23, 1,302.65 and 543.21 is: 815.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.23 : 1,302.65 = 543.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.23/1,302.65 = 543.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.23x = 1,302.65 × 543.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.23x = 707,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,609.79/868.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.00

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