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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.16, 1,305.66 and 677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.16, 1,305.66 and 677.16 is: 1,017.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.16 : 1,305.66 = 677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.16/1,305.66 = 677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.16x = 1,305.66 × 677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.16x = 884,140.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,140.73/869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.24

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