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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.55, 1,198.85 and 607.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.55, 1,198.85 and 607.11 is: 837.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.55 : 1,198.85 = 607.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.55/1,198.85 = 607.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.55x = 1,198.85 × 607.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.55x = 727,830.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,830.79/869.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.02

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