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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.61, 1,303.50 and 638.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.61, 1,303.50 and 638.15 is: 956.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.61 : 1,303.50 = 638.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.61/1,303.50 = 638.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.61x = 1,303.50 × 638.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.61x = 831,828.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,828.53/869.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.55

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