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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.36, 1,300.80 and 672.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.36, 1,300.80 and 672.69 is: 1,007.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.36 : 1,300.80 = 672.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.36/1,300.80 = 672.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.36x = 1,300.80 × 672.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.36x = 875,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,035.15/868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.69

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