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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.31, 1,300.37 and 713.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.31, 1,300.37 and 713.48 is: 1,067.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.31 : 1,300.37 = 713.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.31/1,300.37 = 713.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.31x = 1,300.37 × 713.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.31x = 927,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,787.99/869.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.27

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