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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.60, 1,303.26 and 759.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.60, 1,303.26 and 759.65 is: 1,138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.60 : 1,303.26 = 759.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.60/1,303.26 = 759.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.60x = 1,303.26 × 759.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.60x = 990,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,021.46/869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.48

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