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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.37, 1,299.74 and 823.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.37, 1,299.74 and 823.28 is: 1,232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.37 : 1,299.74 = 823.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.37/1,299.74 = 823.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.37x = 1,299.74 × 823.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.37x = 1,070,039.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,039.33/868.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.25

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