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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.04, 1,303.44 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.04, 1,303.44 and 504 is: 755.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.04 : 1,303.44 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.04/1,303.44 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.04x = 1,303.44 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.04x = 656,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,933.76/869.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.93

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