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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.81, 1,302.30 and 539.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.81, 1,302.30 and 539.75 is: 809.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.81 : 1,302.30 = 539.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.81/1,302.30 = 539.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.81x = 1,302.30 × 539.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.81x = 702,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,916.43/868.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.06

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