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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.86, 1,301.94 and 543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.86, 1,301.94 and 543.96 is: 815.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.86 : 1,301.94 = 543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.86/1,301.94 = 543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.86x = 1,301.94 × 543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.86x = 708,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,203.28/868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.09

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