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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.76, 1,303.10 and 522.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.76, 1,303.10 and 522.19 is: 783.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.76 : 1,303.10 = 522.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.76/1,303.10 = 522.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.76x = 1,303.10 × 522.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.76x = 680,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,463.18/868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.26

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