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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.99, 1,305.14 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.99, 1,305.14 and 376.38 is: 564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.99 : 1,305.14 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.99/1,305.14 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.99x = 1,305.14 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.99x = 491,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,226.71/869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.64

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