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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.38, 1,304.17 and 407.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.38, 1,304.17 and 407.12 is: 610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.38 : 1,304.17 = 407.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.38/1,304.17 = 407.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.38x = 1,304.17 × 407.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.38x = 530,946.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,946.15/869.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.72

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