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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.74, 1,305.45 and 591.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.74, 1,305.45 and 591.23 is: 887.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.74 : 1,305.45 = 591.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.74/1,305.45 = 591.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.74x = 1,305.45 × 591.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.74x = 771,824.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,824.47/869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.42

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