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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.76, 1,201.32 and 633.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.76, 1,201.32 and 633.33 is: 874.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.76 : 1,201.32 = 633.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.76/1,201.32 = 633.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.76x = 1,201.32 × 633.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.76x = 760,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,832.00/869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.76

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