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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.34, 1,303.98 and 546.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.34, 1,303.98 and 546.15 is: 819.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.34 : 1,303.98 = 546.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.34/1,303.98 = 546.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.34x = 1,303.98 × 546.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.34x = 712,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,168.68/869.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.21

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