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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.10, 1,303.65 and 561.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.10, 1,303.65 and 561.30 is: 841.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.10 : 1,303.65 = 561.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.10/1,303.65 = 561.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.10x = 1,303.65 × 561.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.10x = 731,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,738.75/869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.95

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