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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.49, 1,305.14 and 504.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.49, 1,305.14 and 504.99 is: 758.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.49 : 1,305.14 = 504.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.49/1,305.14 = 504.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.49x = 1,305.14 × 504.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.49x = 659,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,082.65/869.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.01

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