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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.16, 1,196.02 and 832.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.16, 1,196.02 and 832.30 is: 1,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.16 : 1,196.02 = 832.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.16/1,196.02 = 832.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.16x = 1,196.02 × 832.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.16x = 995,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,447.45/869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.30

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