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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.55, 1,303.44 and 545.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.55, 1,303.44 and 545.14 is: 817.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.55 : 1,303.44 = 545.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.55/1,303.44 = 545.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.55x = 1,303.44 × 545.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.55x = 710,557.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,557.28/869.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.16

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