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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.29, 1,303.66 and 292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.29, 1,303.66 and 292.03 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.29 : 1,303.66 = 292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.29/1,303.66 = 292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.29x = 1,303.66 × 292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.29x = 380,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,700.58/869.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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