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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.33, 1,306.73 and 803.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.33, 1,306.73 and 803.72 is: 1,208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.33 : 1,306.73 = 803.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.33/1,306.73 = 803.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.33x = 1,306.73 × 803.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.33x = 1,050,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,250.31/869.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.11

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