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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.32, 1,303.17 and 796.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.32, 1,303.17 and 796.42 is: 1,193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.32 : 1,303.17 = 796.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.32/1,303.17 = 796.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.32x = 1,303.17 × 796.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.32x = 1,037,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,870.65/869.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.89

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