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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.59, 1,192.21 and 693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.59, 1,192.21 and 693.70 is: 957.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.59 : 1,192.21 = 693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.59/1,192.21 = 693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.59x = 1,192.21 × 693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.59x = 827,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,036.08/863.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.67

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