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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.68, 1,304.52 and 654.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.68, 1,304.52 and 654.22 is: 981.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.68 : 1,304.52 = 654.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.68/1,304.52 = 654.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.68x = 1,304.52 × 654.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.68x = 853,443.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,443.07/869.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.33

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