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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.52, 1,305.86 and 523.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.52, 1,305.86 and 523.58 is: 786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.52 : 1,305.86 = 523.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.52/1,305.86 = 523.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.52x = 1,305.86 × 523.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.52x = 683,722.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,722.18/869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.32

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