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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.11, 1,304.18 and 523.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.11, 1,304.18 and 523.11 is: 784.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.11 : 1,304.18 = 523.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.11/1,304.18 = 523.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.11x = 1,304.18 × 523.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.11x = 682,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,229.60/869.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.97

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