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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.04, 1,197.18 and 700.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.04, 1,197.18 and 700.99 is: 967.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.04 : 1,197.18 = 700.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.04/1,197.18 = 700.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.04x = 1,197.18 × 700.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.04x = 839,208.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,208.22/867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.90

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