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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.16, 1,201.20 and 694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.16, 1,201.20 and 694.20 is: 959.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.16 : 1,201.20 = 694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.16/1,201.20 = 694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.16x = 1,201.20 × 694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.16x = 833,873.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,873.04/869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.40

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