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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.80, 1,297.37 and 809.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.80, 1,297.37 and 809.32 is: 1,207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.80 : 1,297.37 = 809.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.80/1,297.37 = 809.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.80x = 1,297.37 × 809.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.80x = 1,049,987.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,987.49/869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.16

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