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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.73, 1,304.59 and 748.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.73, 1,304.59 and 748.23 is: 1,122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.73 : 1,304.59 = 748.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.73/1,304.59 = 748.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.73x = 1,304.59 × 748.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.73x = 976,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,133.38/869.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.34

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