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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.04, 1,304.16 and 792.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.04, 1,304.16 and 792.48 is: 1,189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.04 : 1,304.16 = 792.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.04/1,304.16 = 792.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.04x = 1,304.16 × 792.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.04x = 1,033,520.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,520.72/869.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.27

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