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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.26, 1,303.46 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.26, 1,303.46 and 291.72 is: 437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.26 : 1,303.46 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.26/1,303.46 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.26x = 1,303.46 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.26x = 380,245.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,245.35/869.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.44

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