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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.85, 1,305.08 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.85, 1,305.08 and 382.83 is: 574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.85 : 1,305.08 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.85/1,305.08 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.85x = 1,305.08 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.85x = 499,621.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,621.86/869.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.38

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