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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.72, 1,303.22 and 522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.72, 1,303.22 and 522.20 is: 782.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.72 : 1,303.22 = 522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.72/1,303.22 = 522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.72x = 1,303.22 × 522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.72x = 680,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,541.48/869.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.48

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