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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.26, 1,304.39 and 436.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.26, 1,304.39 and 436.42 is: 654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.26 : 1,304.39 = 436.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.26/1,304.39 = 436.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.26x = 1,304.39 × 436.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.26x = 569,261.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,261.88/869.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.88

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