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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.91, 1,304.72 and 284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.91, 1,304.72 and 284.90 is: 427.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.91 : 1,304.72 = 284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.91/1,304.72 = 284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.91x = 1,304.72 × 284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.91x = 371,718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,718.70/869.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.31

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