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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.64, 1,199.76 and 559.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.64, 1,199.76 and 559.32 is: 771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.64 : 1,199.76 = 559.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.64/1,199.76 = 559.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.64x = 1,199.76 × 559.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.64x = 671,049.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,049.76/869.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.64

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