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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.72, 1,303.08 and 526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.72, 1,303.08 and 526.96 is: 790.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.72 : 1,303.08 = 526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.72/1,303.08 = 526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.72x = 1,303.08 × 526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.72x = 686,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,671.04/868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.44

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