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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.62, 1,301.04 and 559.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.62, 1,301.04 and 559.56 is: 838.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.62 : 1,301.04 = 559.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.62/1,301.04 = 559.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.62x = 1,301.04 × 559.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.62x = 728,009.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,009.94/868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.12

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