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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.76, 1,303.38 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.76, 1,303.38 and 436.32 is: 653.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.76 : 1,303.38 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.76/1,303.38 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.76x = 1,303.38 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.76x = 568,690.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,690.76/869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.85

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