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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.43, 1,200.12 and 589.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.43, 1,200.12 and 589.98 is: 814.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.43 : 1,200.12 = 589.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.43/1,200.12 = 589.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.43x = 1,200.12 × 589.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.43x = 708,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,046.80/869.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.38

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