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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.74, 1,304.74 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.74, 1,304.74 and 292.48 is: 438.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.74 : 1,304.74 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.74/1,304.74 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.74x = 1,304.74 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.74x = 381,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,610.36/869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.76

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