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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.22, 1,198.49 and 702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.22, 1,198.49 and 702.92 is: 969.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.22 : 1,198.49 = 702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.22/1,198.49 = 702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.22x = 1,198.49 × 702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.22x = 842,442.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,442.59/869.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.19

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