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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.28, 1,303.32 and 576.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.28, 1,303.32 and 576.36 is: 864.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.28 : 1,303.32 = 576.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.28/1,303.32 = 576.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.28x = 1,303.32 × 576.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.28x = 751,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,181.52/869.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.14

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