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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.94, 1,305.48 and 577.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.94, 1,305.48 and 577.77 is: 867.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.94 : 1,305.48 = 577.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.94/1,305.48 = 577.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.94x = 1,305.48 × 577.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.94x = 754,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,267.18/869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.03

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