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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.94, 1,304.97 and 487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.94, 1,304.97 and 487.62 is: 731.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.94 : 1,304.97 = 487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.94/1,304.97 = 487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.94x = 1,304.97 × 487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.94x = 636,329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,329.47/869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.46

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