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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.79, 1,304.94 and 523.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.79, 1,304.94 and 523.54 is: 785.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.79 : 1,304.94 = 523.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.79/1,304.94 = 523.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.79x = 1,304.94 × 523.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.79x = 683,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,189.58/869.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.47

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