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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.01, 1,196.31 and 690.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.01, 1,196.31 and 690.10 is: 953.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.01 : 1,196.31 = 690.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.01/1,196.31 = 690.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.01x = 1,196.31 × 690.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.01x = 825,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,573.53/866.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.31

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