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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.08, 1,304.04 and 544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.08, 1,304.04 and 544.36 is: 816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.08 : 1,304.04 = 544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.08/1,304.04 = 544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.08x = 1,304.04 × 544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.08x = 709,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,867.21/869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.80

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