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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.63, 1,199.72 and 670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.63, 1,199.72 and 670.12 is: 924.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.63 : 1,199.72 = 670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.63/1,199.72 = 670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.63x = 1,199.72 × 670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.63x = 803,955.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,955.04/869.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.48

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