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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.36, 1,302.50 and 722.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.36, 1,302.50 and 722.25 is: 1,082.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.36 : 1,302.50 = 722.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.36/1,302.50 = 722.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.36x = 1,302.50 × 722.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.36x = 940,730.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,730.63/869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.10

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