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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.16, 1,199.49 and 603.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.16, 1,199.49 and 603.63 is: 833.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.16 : 1,199.49 = 603.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.16/1,199.49 = 603.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.16x = 1,199.49 × 603.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.16x = 724,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,048.15/869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.04

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