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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.09, 1,303.02 and 436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.09, 1,303.02 and 436.01 is: 653.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.09 : 1,303.02 = 436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.09/1,303.02 = 436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.09x = 1,303.02 × 436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.09x = 568,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,123.24/869.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.70

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