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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.73, 1,337.55 and 869.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.73, 1,337.55 and 869.40 is: 1,296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.73 : 1,337.55 = 869.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.73/1,337.55 = 869.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.73x = 1,337.55 × 869.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.73x = 1,162,865.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,865.97/896.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.78

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