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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.04, 1,302.51 and 607.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.04, 1,302.51 and 607.61 is: 910.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.04 : 1,302.51 = 607.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.04/1,302.51 = 607.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.04x = 1,302.51 × 607.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.04x = 791,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,415.06/869.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.68

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