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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.84, 1,303.02 and 595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.84, 1,303.02 and 595.26 is: 891.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.84 : 1,303.02 = 595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.84/1,303.02 = 595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.84x = 1,303.02 × 595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.84x = 775,635.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,635.69/869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.70

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