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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.34, 1,198.35 and 620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.34, 1,198.35 and 620.22 is: 854.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.34 : 1,198.35 = 620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.34/1,198.35 = 620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.34x = 1,198.35 × 620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.34x = 743,240.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,240.64/869.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.95

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