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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.27, 1,303.70 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.27, 1,303.70 and 292.14 is: 438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.27 : 1,303.70 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.27/1,303.70 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.27x = 1,303.70 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.27x = 380,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,861.46/869.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.14

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