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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.00, 1,304.03 and 504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.00, 1,304.03 and 504.50 is: 757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.00 : 1,304.03 = 504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.00/1,304.03 = 504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.00x = 1,304.03 × 504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.00x = 657,877.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,877.88/869.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.06

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