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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.06, 1,301.34 and 544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.06, 1,301.34 and 544.66 is: 815.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.06 : 1,301.34 = 544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.06/1,301.34 = 544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.06x = 1,301.34 × 544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.06x = 708,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,787.84/869.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.58

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