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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.64, 1,200.04 and 538.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.64, 1,200.04 and 538.10 is: 742.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.64 : 1,200.04 = 538.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.64/1,200.04 = 538.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.64x = 1,200.04 × 538.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.64x = 645,741.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,741.52/869.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.54

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