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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.67, 1,196.10 and 759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.67, 1,196.10 and 759.24 is: 1,044.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.67 : 1,196.10 = 759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.67/1,196.10 = 759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.67x = 1,196.10 × 759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.67x = 908,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,126.96/869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.22

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