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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.84, 1,299.54 and 696.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.84, 1,299.54 and 696.48 is: 1,042.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.84 : 1,299.54 = 696.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.84/1,299.54 = 696.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.84x = 1,299.54 × 696.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.84x = 905,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,103.62/867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.94

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