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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.72, 1,199.76 and 608.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.72, 1,199.76 and 608.36 is: 839.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.72 : 1,199.76 = 608.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.72/1,199.76 = 608.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.72x = 1,199.76 × 608.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.72x = 729,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,885.99/869.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.22

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