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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.36, 1,303.43 and 406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.36, 1,303.43 and 406.89 is: 610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.36 : 1,303.43 = 406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.36/1,303.43 = 406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.36x = 1,303.43 × 406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.36x = 530,352.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,352.79/869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.05

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