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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.13, 1,303.56 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.13, 1,303.56 and 292.14 is: 438.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.13 : 1,303.56 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.13/1,303.56 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.13x = 1,303.56 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.13x = 380,822.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,822.02/869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.16

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