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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.14, 1,196.46 and 685.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.14, 1,196.46 and 685.67 is: 944.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.14 : 1,196.46 = 685.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.14/1,196.46 = 685.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.14x = 1,196.46 × 685.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.14x = 820,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,373.32/868.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.97

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