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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.40, 1,304.10 and 660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.40, 1,304.10 and 660.60 is: 990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.40 : 1,304.10 = 660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.40/1,304.10 = 660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.40x = 1,304.10 × 660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.40x = 861,488.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,488.46/869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.90

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