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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.73, 1,299.89 and 522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.73, 1,299.89 and 522.27 is: 781.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.73 : 1,299.89 = 522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.73/1,299.89 = 522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.73x = 1,299.89 × 522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.73x = 678,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,890.94/868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.48

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