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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.08, 1,303.62 and 609.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.08, 1,303.62 and 609.58 is: 914.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.08 : 1,303.62 = 609.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.08/1,303.62 = 609.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.08x = 1,303.62 × 609.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.08x = 794,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,654.40/869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.36

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