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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.68, 1,199.23 and 744.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.68, 1,199.23 and 744.13 is: 1,026.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.68 : 1,199.23 = 744.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.68/1,199.23 = 744.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.68x = 1,199.23 × 744.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.68x = 892,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,383.02/869.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.11

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