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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.74, 1,303.50 and 626.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.74, 1,303.50 and 626.74 is: 939.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.74 : 1,303.50 = 626.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.74/1,303.50 = 626.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.74x = 1,303.50 × 626.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.74x = 816,955.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,955.59/869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.31

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