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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.88, 1,200.60 and 575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.88, 1,200.60 and 575.40 is: 794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.88 : 1,200.60 = 575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.88/1,200.60 = 575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.88x = 1,200.60 × 575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.88x = 690,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,825.24/869.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.16

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