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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.92, 1,301.48 and 542.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.92, 1,301.48 and 542.69 is: 812.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.92 : 1,301.48 = 542.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.92/1,301.48 = 542.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.92x = 1,301.48 × 542.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.92x = 706,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,300.18/868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.85

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