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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.99, 1,304.84 and 284.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.99, 1,304.84 and 284.98 is: 427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.99 : 1,304.84 = 284.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.99/1,304.84 = 284.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.99x = 1,304.84 × 284.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.99x = 371,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,853.30/869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.42

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