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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.36, 1,300.80 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.36, 1,300.80 and 504.32 is: 754.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.36 : 1,300.80 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.36/1,300.80 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.36x = 1,300.80 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.36x = 656,019.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,019.46/869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.60

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