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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.58, 1,198.98 and 617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.58, 1,198.98 and 617.76 is: 851.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.58 : 1,198.98 = 617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.58/1,198.98 = 617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.58x = 1,198.98 × 617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.58x = 740,681.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,681.88/869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.77

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