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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.67, 1,303.63 and 545.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.67, 1,303.63 and 545.27 is: 817.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.67 : 1,303.63 = 545.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.67/1,303.63 = 545.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.67x = 1,303.63 × 545.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.67x = 710,822.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,822.45/869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.35

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