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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.42, 1,302.78 and 503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.42, 1,302.78 and 503.30 is: 754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.42 : 1,302.78 = 503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.42/1,302.78 = 503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.42x = 1,302.78 × 503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.42x = 655,689.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,689.17/869.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.17

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