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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.28, 1,195.44 and 693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.28, 1,195.44 and 693.32 is: 954.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.28 : 1,195.44 = 693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.28/1,195.44 = 693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.28x = 1,195.44 × 693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.28x = 828,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,822.46/868.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.56

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