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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.76, 1,301.90 and 663.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.76, 1,301.90 and 663.81 is: 993.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.76 : 1,301.90 = 663.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.76/1,301.90 = 663.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.76x = 1,301.90 × 663.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.76x = 864,210.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,210.92/869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.62

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