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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.85, 1,304.87 and 292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.85, 1,304.87 and 292.59 is: 438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.85 : 1,304.87 = 292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.85/1,304.87 = 292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.85x = 1,304.87 × 292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.85x = 381,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,790.45/869.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.92

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