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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.66, 1,303.67 and 292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.66, 1,303.67 and 292.13 is: 437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.66 : 1,303.67 = 292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.66/1,303.67 = 292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.66x = 1,303.67 × 292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.66x = 380,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,833.14/869.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.91

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