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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.62, 1,303.80 and 407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.62, 1,303.80 and 407.14 is: 610.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.62 : 1,303.80 = 407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.62/1,303.80 = 407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.62x = 1,303.80 × 407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.62x = 530,830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,830.15/869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.42

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