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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.33, 1,299.19 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.33, 1,299.19 and 533.58 is: 798.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.33 : 1,299.19 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.33/1,299.19 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.33x = 1,299.19 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.33x = 693,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,221.80/868.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.34

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