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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.99, 1,303.24 and 407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.99, 1,303.24 and 407.13 is: 609.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.99 : 1,303.24 = 407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.99/1,303.24 = 407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.99x = 1,303.24 × 407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.99x = 530,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,588.10/869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.88

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