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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.96, 1,305 and 437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.96, 1,305 and 437 is: 655.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.96 : 1,305 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.96/1,305 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.96x = 1,305 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.96x = 570,285
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,285/869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.53

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