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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.19, 1,303.79 and 486.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.19, 1,303.79 and 486.87 is: 730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.19 : 1,303.79 = 486.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.19/1,303.79 = 486.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.19x = 1,303.79 × 486.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.19x = 634,773.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,773.80/869.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.31

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