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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.56, 1,301.93 and 539.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.56, 1,301.93 and 539.50 is: 808.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.56 : 1,301.93 = 539.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.56/1,301.93 = 539.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.56x = 1,301.93 × 539.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.56x = 702,382.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,382.03/868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.67

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