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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.13, 1,305.05 and 771.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.13, 1,305.05 and 771.93 is: 1,159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.13 : 1,305.05 = 771.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.13/1,305.05 = 771.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.13x = 1,305.05 × 771.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.13x = 1,007,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,403.39/869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.09

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