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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.05, 1,197.21 and 691.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.05, 1,197.21 and 691.96 is: 953.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.05 : 1,197.21 = 691.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.05/1,197.21 = 691.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.05x = 1,197.21 × 691.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.05x = 828,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,421.43/869.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.25

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