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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.26, 1,303.85 and 522.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.26, 1,303.85 and 522.69 is: 784.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.26 : 1,303.85 = 522.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.26/1,303.85 = 522.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.26x = 1,303.85 × 522.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.26x = 681,506.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,506.74/869.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.01

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