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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.02, 1,194.93 and 671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.02, 1,194.93 and 671.16 is: 923.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.02 : 1,194.93 = 671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.02/1,194.93 = 671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.02x = 1,194.93 × 671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.02x = 801,989.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,989.22/868.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.93

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