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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.52, 1,303.32 and 406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.52, 1,303.32 and 406.64 is: 609.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.52 : 1,303.32 = 406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.52/1,303.32 = 406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.52x = 1,303.32 × 406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.52x = 529,982.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,982.04/869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.51

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