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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.52, 1,299.30 and 683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.52, 1,299.30 and 683.92 is: 1,024.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.52 : 1,299.30 = 683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.52/1,299.30 = 683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.52x = 1,299.30 × 683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.52x = 888,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,617.26/867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.32

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