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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.39, 1,302.44 and 752.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.39, 1,302.44 and 752.62 is: 1,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.39 : 1,302.44 = 752.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.39/1,302.44 = 752.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.39x = 1,302.44 × 752.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.39x = 980,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,235.37/869.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.49

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