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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.60, 1,303.82 and 522.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.60, 1,303.82 and 522.07 is: 782.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.60 : 1,303.82 = 522.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.60/1,303.82 = 522.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.60x = 1,303.82 × 522.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.60x = 680,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,678.79/869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.75

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