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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.88, 1,304.88 and 561.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.88, 1,304.88 and 561.48 is: 842.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.88 : 1,304.88 = 561.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.88/1,304.88 = 561.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.88x = 1,304.88 × 561.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.88x = 732,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,664.02/869.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.26

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