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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.91, 1,303.95 and 595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.91, 1,303.95 and 595.92 is: 893.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.91 : 1,303.95 = 595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.91/1,303.95 = 595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.91x = 1,303.95 × 595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.91x = 777,049.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,049.88/869.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.25

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