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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.86, 1,301.13 and 687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.86, 1,301.13 and 687.24 is: 1,029.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.86 : 1,301.13 = 687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.86/1,301.13 = 687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.86x = 1,301.13 × 687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.86x = 894,188.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,188.58/868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.15

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