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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.86, 1,303.98 and 436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.86, 1,303.98 and 436.51 is: 654.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.86 : 1,303.98 = 436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.86/1,303.98 = 436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.86x = 1,303.98 × 436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.86x = 569,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,200.31/869.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.36

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