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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.01, 1,302.57 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.01, 1,302.57 and 435.12 is: 652.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.01 : 1,302.57 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.01/1,302.57 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.01x = 1,302.57 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.01x = 566,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,774.26/869.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.21

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