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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.57, 1,303.95 and 504.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.57, 1,303.95 and 504.47 is: 756.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.57 : 1,303.95 = 504.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.57/1,303.95 = 504.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.57x = 1,303.95 × 504.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.57x = 657,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,798.40/869.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.46

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