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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.44, 1,303.03 and 663.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.44, 1,303.03 and 663.25 is: 994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.44 : 1,303.03 = 663.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.44/1,303.03 = 663.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.44x = 1,303.03 × 663.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.44x = 864,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,234.65/869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.01

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