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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.52, 1,303.74 and 485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.52, 1,303.74 and 485.04 is: 727.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.52 : 1,303.74 = 485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.52/1,303.74 = 485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.52x = 1,303.74 × 485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.52x = 632,366.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,366.05/869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.26

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