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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.54, 1,200.07 and 538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.54, 1,200.07 and 538.30 is: 742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.54 : 1,200.07 = 538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.54/1,200.07 = 538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.54x = 1,200.07 × 538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.54x = 645,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,990.08/869.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.91

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