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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.35, 1,300.78 and 859.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.35, 1,300.78 and 859.63 is: 1,286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.35 : 1,300.78 = 859.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.35/1,300.78 = 859.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.35x = 1,300.78 × 859.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.35x = 1,118,189.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,189.51/869.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.24

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