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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.74, 1,198.82 and 607.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.74, 1,198.82 and 607.30 is: 837.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.74 : 1,198.82 = 607.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.74/1,198.82 = 607.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.74x = 1,198.82 × 607.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.74x = 728,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,043.39/869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.08

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