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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.48, 1,303.20 and 626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.48, 1,303.20 and 626.12 is: 938.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.48 : 1,303.20 = 626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.48/1,303.20 = 626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.48x = 1,303.20 × 626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.48x = 815,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,959.58/869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.45

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