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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.18, 1,304.19 and 504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.18, 1,304.19 and 504.68 is: 757.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.18 : 1,304.19 = 504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.18/1,304.19 = 504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.18x = 1,304.19 × 504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.18x = 658,192.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,192.09/869.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.26

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