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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.42, 1,304.58 and 663.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.42, 1,304.58 and 663.86 is: 996.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.42 : 1,304.58 = 663.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.42/1,304.58 = 663.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.42x = 1,304.58 × 663.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.42x = 866,058.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,058.48/869.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.13

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