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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.70, 1,301.85 and 503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.70, 1,301.85 and 503.40 is: 753.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.70 : 1,301.85 = 503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.70/1,301.85 = 503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.70x = 1,301.85 × 503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.70x = 655,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,351.29/869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.54

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