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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.48, 1,303.02 and 543.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.48, 1,303.02 and 543.46 is: 815.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.48 : 1,303.02 = 543.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.48/1,303.02 = 543.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.48x = 1,303.02 × 543.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.48x = 708,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,139.25/868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.38

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