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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.94, 1,307.34 and 665.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.94, 1,307.34 and 665.82 is: 1,000.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.94 : 1,307.34 = 665.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.94/1,307.34 = 665.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.94x = 1,307.34 × 665.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.94x = 870,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,453.12/869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.59

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