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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.22, 1,197.11 and 701.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.22, 1,197.11 and 701.92 is: 967.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.22 : 1,197.11 = 701.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.22/1,197.11 = 701.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.22x = 1,197.11 × 701.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.22x = 840,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,269.47/868.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.81

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