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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.95, 1,308.65 and 820.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.95, 1,308.65 and 820.35 is: 1,235.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.95 : 1,308.65 = 820.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.95/1,308.65 = 820.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.95x = 1,308.65 × 820.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.95x = 1,073,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,553.08/868.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.46

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