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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.80, 1,311.90 and 691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.80, 1,311.90 and 691.40 is: 1,038.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.80 : 1,311.90 = 691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.80/1,311.90 = 691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.80x = 1,311.90 × 691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.80x = 907,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,047.66/873.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.05

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