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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.94, 1,201.23 and 675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.94, 1,201.23 and 675.54 is: 932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.94 : 1,201.23 = 675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.94/1,201.23 = 675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.94x = 1,201.23 × 675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.94x = 811,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,478.91/869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.80

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