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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.98, 1,304.14 and 522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.98, 1,304.14 and 522.70 is: 784.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.98 : 1,304.14 = 522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.98/1,304.14 = 522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.98x = 1,304.14 × 522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.98x = 681,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,673.98/868.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.45

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