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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.28, 1,304.40 and 686.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.28, 1,304.40 and 686.88 is: 1,030.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.28 : 1,304.40 = 686.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.28/1,304.40 = 686.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.28x = 1,304.40 × 686.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.28x = 895,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,966.27/869.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.70

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