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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.10, 1,303.97 and 839.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.10, 1,303.97 and 839.94 is: 1,260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.10 : 1,303.97 = 839.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.10/1,303.97 = 839.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.10x = 1,303.97 × 839.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.10x = 1,095,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,252.36/869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.21

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