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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.08, 1,300.44 and 706.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.08, 1,300.44 and 706.80 is: 1,058.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.08 : 1,300.44 = 706.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.08/1,300.44 = 706.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.08x = 1,300.44 × 706.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.08x = 919,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,150.99/868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.83

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