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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.82, 1,305.51 and 407.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.82, 1,305.51 and 407.87 is: 612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.82 : 1,305.51 = 407.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.82/1,305.51 = 407.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.82x = 1,305.51 × 407.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.82x = 532,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,478.36/869.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.17

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