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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.84, 1,199.04 and 620.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.84, 1,199.04 and 620.72 is: 855.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.84 : 1,199.04 = 620.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.84/1,199.04 = 620.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.84x = 1,199.04 × 620.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.84x = 744,268.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,268.11/869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.64

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