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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.00, 1,303.49 and 594.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.00, 1,303.49 and 594.41 is: 891.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.00 : 1,303.49 = 594.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.00/1,303.49 = 594.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.00x = 1,303.49 × 594.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.00x = 774,798.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,798.00/869.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.60

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