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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.04, 1,301.16 and 608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.04, 1,301.16 and 608.40 is: 910.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.04 : 1,301.16 = 608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.04/1,301.16 = 608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.04x = 1,301.16 × 608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.04x = 791,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,625.74/869.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.92

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