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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.70, 1,303.33 and 479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.70, 1,303.33 and 479.88 is: 719.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.70 : 1,303.33 = 479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.70/1,303.33 = 479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.70x = 1,303.33 × 479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.70x = 625,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,444.14/869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.15

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