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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.40, 1,303.25 and 520.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.40, 1,303.25 and 520.65 is: 781.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.40 : 1,303.25 = 520.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.40/1,303.25 = 520.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.40x = 1,303.25 × 520.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.40x = 678,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,537.11/868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.36

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