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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.12, 1,187.76 and 663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.12, 1,187.76 and 663.28 is: 917.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.12 : 1,187.76 = 663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.12/1,187.76 = 663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.12x = 1,187.76 × 663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.12x = 787,817.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,817.45/859.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.01

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