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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.23, 1,303.44 and 504.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.23, 1,303.44 and 504.12 is: 755.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.23 : 1,303.44 = 504.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.23/1,303.44 = 504.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.23x = 1,303.44 × 504.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.23x = 657,088.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,088.28/869.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.95

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