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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.50, 1,200.02 and 575.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.50, 1,200.02 and 575.38 is: 794.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.50 : 1,200.02 = 575.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.50/1,200.02 = 575.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.50x = 1,200.02 × 575.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.50x = 690,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,467.51/869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.10

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