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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.54, 1,303.91 and 504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.54, 1,303.91 and 504.44 is: 756.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.54 : 1,303.91 = 504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.54/1,303.91 = 504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.54x = 1,303.91 × 504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.54x = 657,735.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,735.32/869.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.42

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