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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.42, 1,302.54 and 544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.42, 1,302.54 and 544.42 is: 816.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.42 : 1,302.54 = 544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.42/1,302.54 = 544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.42x = 1,302.54 × 544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.42x = 709,128.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,128.83/868.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.57

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