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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.05, 1,199.57 and 692.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.05, 1,199.57 and 692.33 is: 955.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.05 : 1,199.57 = 692.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.05/1,199.57 = 692.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.05x = 1,199.57 × 692.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.05x = 830,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,497.53/869.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.64

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