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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.94, 1,199.97 and 683.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.94, 1,199.97 and 683.13 is: 942.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.94 : 1,199.97 = 683.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.94/1,199.97 = 683.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.94x = 1,199.97 × 683.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.94x = 819,735.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,735.51/869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.29

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