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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.34, 1,304.53 and 543.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.34, 1,304.53 and 543.94 is: 817.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.34 : 1,304.53 = 543.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.34/1,304.53 = 543.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.34x = 1,304.53 × 543.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.34x = 709,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,586.05/868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.18

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