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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.69, 1,302.20 and 695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.69, 1,302.20 and 695.88 is: 1,044.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.69 : 1,302.20 = 695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.69/1,302.20 = 695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.69x = 1,302.20 × 695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.69x = 906,171.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,171.46/867.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.35

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