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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.35, 1,200.76 and 632.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.35, 1,200.76 and 632.93 is: 874.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.35 : 1,200.76 = 632.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.35/1,200.76 = 632.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.35x = 1,200.76 × 632.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.35x = 759,992.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,992.52/869.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.21

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