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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.48, 1,301.34 and 578.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.48, 1,301.34 and 578.92 is: 866.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.48 : 1,301.34 = 578.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.48/1,301.34 = 578.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.48x = 1,301.34 × 578.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.48x = 753,371.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,371.75/869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.46

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