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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.23, 1,303.94 and 382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.23, 1,303.94 and 382.60 is: 573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.23 : 1,303.94 = 382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.23/1,303.94 = 382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.23x = 1,303.94 × 382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.23x = 498,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,887.44/869.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.94

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