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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.48, 1,304.52 and 544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.48, 1,304.52 and 544.46 is: 816.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.48 : 1,304.52 = 544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.48/1,304.52 = 544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.48x = 1,304.52 × 544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.48x = 710,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,258.96/869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.88

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