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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.70, 1,300.46 and 559.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.70, 1,300.46 and 559.64 is: 837.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.70 : 1,300.46 = 559.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.70/1,300.46 = 559.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.70x = 1,300.46 × 559.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.70x = 727,789.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,789.43/868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.79

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