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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.16, 1,303.44 and 595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.16, 1,303.44 and 595.08 is: 892.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.16 : 1,303.44 = 595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.16/1,303.44 = 595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.16x = 1,303.44 × 595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.16x = 775,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,651.08/869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.41

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