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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.40, 1,197.54 and 671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.40, 1,197.54 and 671.36 is: 926.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.40 : 1,197.54 = 671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.40/1,197.54 = 671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.40x = 1,197.54 × 671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.40x = 803,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,980.45/867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.89

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