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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.86, 1,301.55 and 673.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.86, 1,301.55 and 673.19 is: 1,008.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.86 : 1,301.55 = 673.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.86/1,301.55 = 673.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.86x = 1,301.55 × 673.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.86x = 876,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,183.94/868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.43

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