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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.42, 1,302.89 and 653.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.42, 1,302.89 and 653.15 is: 978.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.42 : 1,302.89 = 653.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.42/1,302.89 = 653.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.42x = 1,302.89 × 653.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.42x = 850,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,982.59/869.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.79

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