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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.01, 1,199.41 and 682.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.01, 1,199.41 and 682.92 is: 943.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.01 : 1,199.41 = 682.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.01/1,199.41 = 682.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.01x = 1,199.41 × 682.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.01x = 819,099.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,099.37/868.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.66

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