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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.72, 1,303.36 and 696.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.72, 1,303.36 and 696.78 is: 1,044.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.72 : 1,303.36 = 696.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.72/1,303.36 = 696.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.72x = 1,303.36 × 696.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.72x = 908,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,155.18/869.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.19

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