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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.73, 1,302.03 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.73, 1,302.03 and 561.12 is: 840.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.73 : 1,302.03 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.73/1,302.03 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.73x = 1,302.03 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.73x = 730,595.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,595.07/869.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.03

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