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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.35, 1,303.62 and 504.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.35, 1,303.62 and 504.25 is: 756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.35 : 1,303.62 = 504.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.35/1,303.62 = 504.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.35x = 1,303.62 × 504.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.35x = 657,345.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,345.76/869.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.13

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