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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.09, 1,301.88 and 673.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.09, 1,301.88 and 673.39 is: 1,008.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.09 : 1,301.88 = 673.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.09/1,301.88 = 673.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.09x = 1,301.88 × 673.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.09x = 876,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,666.46/869.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.72

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