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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.54, 1,303.19 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.54, 1,303.19 and 607.50 is: 910.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.54 : 1,303.19 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.54/1,303.19 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.54x = 1,303.19 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.54x = 791,687.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,687.17/869.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.47

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