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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.73, 1,301.47 and 697.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.73, 1,301.47 and 697.50 is: 1,043.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.73 : 1,301.47 = 697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.73/1,301.47 = 697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.73x = 1,301.47 × 697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.73x = 907,775.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,775.33/869.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.74

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