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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.76, 1,303.80 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.76, 1,303.80 and 382.88 is: 573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.76 : 1,303.80 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.76/1,303.80 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.76x = 1,303.80 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.76x = 499,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,198.94/869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.95

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