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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.86, 1,301.54 and 504.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.86, 1,301.54 and 504.82 is: 755.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.86 : 1,301.54 = 504.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.86/1,301.54 = 504.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.86x = 1,301.54 × 504.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.86x = 657,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,043.42/869.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.34

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