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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.52, 1,200.04 and 575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.52, 1,200.04 and 575.40 is: 794.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.52 : 1,200.04 = 575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.52/1,200.04 = 575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.52x = 1,200.04 × 575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.52x = 690,503.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,503.02/869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.12

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