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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.70, 1,196.13 and 671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.70, 1,196.13 and 671.68 is: 925.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.70 : 1,196.13 = 671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.70/1,196.13 = 671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.70x = 1,196.13 × 671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.70x = 803,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,416.60/867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.92

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