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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.36, 1,198.58 and 711.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.36, 1,198.58 and 711.84 is: 981.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.36 : 1,198.58 = 711.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.36/1,198.58 = 711.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.36x = 1,198.58 × 711.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.36x = 853,197.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,197.19/869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.41

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