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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.98, 1,198.32 and 703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.98, 1,198.32 and 703.08 is: 969.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.98 : 1,198.32 = 703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.98/1,198.32 = 703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.98x = 1,198.32 × 703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.98x = 842,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,514.83/868.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.54

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