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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.14, 1,199.81 and 604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.14, 1,199.81 and 604.48 is: 834.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.14 : 1,199.81 = 604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.14/1,199.81 = 604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.14x = 1,199.81 × 604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.14x = 725,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,261.15/869.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.46

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