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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.08, 1,303.20 and 694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.08, 1,303.20 and 694.20 is: 1,042.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.08 : 1,303.20 = 694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.08/1,303.20 = 694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.08x = 1,303.20 × 694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.08x = 904,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,681.44/868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.16

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