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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.19, 1,303.78 and 252.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.19, 1,303.78 and 252.89 is: 379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.19 : 1,303.78 = 252.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.19/1,303.78 = 252.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.19x = 1,303.78 × 252.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.19x = 329,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,712.92/869.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.34

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