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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.51, 1,193.13 and 692.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.51, 1,193.13 and 692.55 is: 952.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.51 : 1,193.13 = 692.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.51/1,193.13 = 692.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.51x = 1,193.13 × 692.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.51x = 826,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,302.18/867.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.50

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