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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.33, 1,304.51 and 663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.33, 1,304.51 and 663.28 is: 995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.33 : 1,304.51 = 663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.33/1,304.51 = 663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.33x = 1,304.51 × 663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.33x = 865,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,251.18/869.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.31

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