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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.59, 1,299.77 and 674.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.59, 1,299.77 and 674.81 is: 1,010.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.59 : 1,299.77 = 674.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.59/1,299.77 = 674.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.59x = 1,299.77 × 674.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.59x = 877,094.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,094.42/867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.95

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