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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.33, 1,304.00 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.33, 1,304.00 and 524.88 is: 787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.33 : 1,304.00 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.33/1,304.00 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.33x = 1,304.00 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.33x = 684,442.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,442.86/869.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.32

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