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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.13, 1,305.09 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.13, 1,305.09 and 504.18 is: 757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.13 : 1,305.09 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.13/1,305.09 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.13x = 1,305.09 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.13x = 658,000.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,000.28/869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.08

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