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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.96, 1,300.26 and 695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.96, 1,300.26 and 695 is: 1,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.96 : 1,300.26 = 695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.96/1,300.26 = 695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.96x = 1,300.26 × 695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.96x = 903,680.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,680.70/867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.15

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