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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.01, 1,304.33 and 653.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.01, 1,304.33 and 653.01 is: 980.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.01 : 1,304.33 = 653.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.01/1,304.33 = 653.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.01x = 1,304.33 × 653.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.01x = 851,737.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,737.27/869.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.12

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