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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.64, 1,184.76 and 638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.64, 1,184.76 and 638.88 is: 879.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.64 : 1,184.76 = 638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.64/1,184.76 = 638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.64x = 1,184.76 × 638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.64x = 756,919.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,919.47/860.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.48

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