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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.53, 1,301.56 and 651.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.53, 1,301.56 and 651.85 is: 976.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.53 : 1,301.56 = 651.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.53/1,301.56 = 651.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.53x = 1,301.56 × 651.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.53x = 848,421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,421.89/868.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.85

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