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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.40, 1,304.34 and 503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.40, 1,304.34 and 503.52 is: 755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.40 : 1,304.34 = 503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.40/1,304.34 = 503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.40x = 1,304.34 × 503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.40x = 656,761.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,761.28/869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.42

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