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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.47, 1,303.02 and 522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.47, 1,303.02 and 522.04 is: 783.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.47 : 1,303.02 = 522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.47/1,303.02 = 522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.47x = 1,303.02 × 522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.47x = 680,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,228.56/868.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.25

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