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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.83, 1,302.45 and 610.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.83, 1,302.45 and 610.15 is: 913.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.83 : 1,302.45 = 610.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.83/1,302.45 = 610.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.83x = 1,302.45 × 610.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.83x = 794,689.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,689.87/869.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.62

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