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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.36, 1,301.96 and 705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.36, 1,301.96 and 705.28 is: 1,056.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.36 : 1,301.96 = 705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.36/1,301.96 = 705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.36x = 1,301.96 × 705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.36x = 918,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,246.35/869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.23

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