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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.66, 1,310.99 and 795.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.66, 1,310.99 and 795.77 is: 1,199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.66 : 1,310.99 = 795.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.66/1,310.99 = 795.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.66x = 1,310.99 × 795.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.66x = 1,043,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,252.75/869.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.61

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