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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.86, 1,304.87 and 401.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.86, 1,304.87 and 401.33 is: 602.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.86 : 1,304.87 = 401.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.86/1,304.87 = 401.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.86x = 1,304.87 × 401.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.86x = 523,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,683.48/869.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.03

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