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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.54, 1,200.02 and 607.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.54, 1,200.02 and 607.64 is: 838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.54 : 1,200.02 = 607.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.54/1,200.02 = 607.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.54x = 1,200.02 × 607.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.54x = 729,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,171.11/869.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.58

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