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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.86, 1,303.41 and 522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.86, 1,303.41 and 522.34 is: 782.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.86 : 1,303.41 = 522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.86/1,303.41 = 522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.86x = 1,303.41 × 522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.86x = 680,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,823.18/869.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.68

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