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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.87, 1,198.22 and 692.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.87, 1,198.22 and 692.41 is: 954.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.87 : 1,198.22 = 692.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.87/1,198.22 = 692.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.87x = 1,198.22 × 692.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.87x = 829,659.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,659.51/868.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.87

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