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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.55, 1,301.44 and 618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.55, 1,301.44 and 618.12 is: 925.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.55 : 1,301.44 = 618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.55/1,301.44 = 618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.55x = 1,301.44 × 618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.55x = 804,446.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,446.09/869.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.13

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