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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.45, 1,305.99 and 739.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.45, 1,305.99 and 739.43 is: 1,110.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.45 : 1,305.99 = 739.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.45/1,305.99 = 739.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.45x = 1,305.99 × 739.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.45x = 965,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,688.19/869.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.69

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