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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.76, 1,200.60 and 672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.76, 1,200.60 and 672.48 is: 928.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.76 : 1,200.60 = 672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.76/1,200.60 = 672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.76x = 1,200.60 × 672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.76x = 807,379.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,379.49/869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.28

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