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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.01, 1,303.25 and 811.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.01, 1,303.25 and 811.50 is: 1,217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.01 : 1,303.25 = 811.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.01/1,303.25 = 811.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.01x = 1,303.25 × 811.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.01x = 1,057,583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,583.32/869.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.00

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