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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.74, 1,198.06 and 702.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.74, 1,198.06 and 702.68 is: 970.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.74 : 1,198.06 = 702.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.74/1,198.06 = 702.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.74x = 1,198.06 × 702.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.74x = 841,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,852.80/867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.17

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