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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.61, 1,304.63 and 292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.61, 1,304.63 and 292.53 is: 438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.61 : 1,304.63 = 292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.61/1,304.63 = 292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.61x = 1,304.63 × 292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.61x = 381,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,643.41/869.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.87

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