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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.16, 1,303.86 and 504.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.16, 1,303.86 and 504.12 is: 756.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.16 : 1,303.86 = 504.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.16/1,303.86 = 504.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.16x = 1,303.86 × 504.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.16x = 657,301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,301.90/869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.25

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