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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.06, 1,303.58 and 292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.06, 1,303.58 and 292.34 is: 438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.06 : 1,303.58 = 292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.06/1,303.58 = 292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.06x = 1,303.58 × 292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.06x = 381,082.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,082.06/869.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.50

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