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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.31, 1,199.30 and 632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.31, 1,199.30 and 632.70 is: 872.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.31 : 1,199.30 = 632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.31/1,199.30 = 632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.31x = 1,199.30 × 632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.31x = 758,793.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,793.95/869.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.87

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