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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.53, 1,303.06 and 652.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.53, 1,303.06 and 652.85 is: 978.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.53 : 1,303.06 = 652.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.53/1,303.06 = 652.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.53x = 1,303.06 × 652.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.53x = 850,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,702.72/869.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.35

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