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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.74, 1,303.80 and 458.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.74, 1,303.80 and 458.53 is: 687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.74 : 1,303.80 = 458.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.74/1,303.80 = 458.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.74x = 1,303.80 × 458.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.74x = 597,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,831.41/869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.37

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