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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.80, 1,199.58 and 617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.80, 1,199.58 and 617.24 is: 851.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.80 : 1,199.58 = 617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.80/1,199.58 = 617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.80x = 1,199.58 × 617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.80x = 740,428.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,428.76/869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.26

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