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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.01, 1,200.79 and 683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.01, 1,200.79 and 683.92 is: 945.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.01 : 1,200.79 = 683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.01/1,200.79 = 683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.01x = 1,200.79 × 683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.01x = 821,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,244.30/869.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.03

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