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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.12, 1,193.31 and 697.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.12, 1,193.31 and 697.74 is: 960.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.12 : 1,193.31 = 697.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.12/1,193.31 = 697.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.12x = 1,193.31 × 697.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.12x = 832,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,620.12/867.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.21

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