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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.46, 1,304.55 and 523.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.46, 1,304.55 and 523.50 is: 785.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.46 : 1,304.55 = 523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.46/1,304.55 = 523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.46x = 1,304.55 × 523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.46x = 682,931.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,931.93/869.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.47

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