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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.44, 1,301.94 and 676.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.44, 1,301.94 and 676.92 is: 1,014.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.44 : 1,301.94 = 676.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.44/1,301.94 = 676.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.44x = 1,301.94 × 676.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.44x = 881,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,309.22/868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.82

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