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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.13, 1,303.59 and 664.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.13, 1,303.59 and 664.10 is: 996.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.13 : 1,303.59 = 664.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.13/1,303.59 = 664.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.13x = 1,303.59 × 664.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.13x = 865,714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,714.98/869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.07

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