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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.97, 1,303.98 and 663.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.97, 1,303.98 and 663.86 is: 995.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.97 : 1,303.98 = 663.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.97/1,303.98 = 663.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.97x = 1,303.98 × 663.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.97x = 865,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,653.64/869.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.04

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