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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.49, 1,198.71 and 670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.49, 1,198.71 and 670.64 is: 924.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.49 : 1,198.71 = 670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.49/1,198.71 = 670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.49x = 1,198.71 × 670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.49x = 803,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,896.88/869.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.56

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