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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.73, 1,200.68 and 591.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.73, 1,200.68 and 591.45 is: 816.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.73 : 1,200.68 = 591.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.73/1,200.68 = 591.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.73x = 1,200.68 × 591.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.73x = 710,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,137.66/869.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.51

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