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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.14, 1,303.54 and 407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.14, 1,303.54 and 407.14 is: 610.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.14 : 1,303.54 = 407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.14/1,303.54 = 407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.14x = 1,303.54 × 407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.14x = 530,719.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,719.00/869.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.62

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