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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.44, 1,200.66 and 744.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.44, 1,200.66 and 744.36 is: 1,027.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.44 : 1,200.66 = 744.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.44/1,200.66 = 744.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.44x = 1,200.66 × 744.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.44x = 893,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,723.28/869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.93

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