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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.40, 1,301.40 and 685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.40, 1,301.40 and 685.80 is: 1,026.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.40 : 1,301.40 = 685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.40/1,301.40 = 685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.40x = 1,301.40 × 685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.40x = 892,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,500.12/869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.57

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