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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.84, 1,300.02 and 522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.84, 1,300.02 and 522.34 is: 781.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.84 : 1,300.02 = 522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.84/1,300.02 = 522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.84x = 1,300.02 × 522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.84x = 679,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,052.45/868.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.56

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