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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.23, 1,303.90 and 283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.23, 1,303.90 and 283.97 is: 425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.23 : 1,303.90 = 283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.23/1,303.90 = 283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.23x = 1,303.90 × 283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.23x = 370,271.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,271.03/869.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.98

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