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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.92, 1,302.76 and 704.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.92, 1,302.76 and 704.89 is: 1,056.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.92 : 1,302.76 = 704.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.92/1,302.76 = 704.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.92x = 1,302.76 × 704.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.92x = 918,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,302.50/868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.83

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