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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.20, 1,303.60 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.20, 1,303.60 and 382.12 is: 573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.20 : 1,303.60 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.20/1,303.60 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.20x = 1,303.60 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.20x = 498,131.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,131.63/869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.09

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