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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.64, 1,187.52 and 640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.64, 1,187.52 and 640.88 is: 882.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.64 : 1,187.52 = 640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.64/1,187.52 = 640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.64x = 1,187.52 × 640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.64x = 761,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,057.82/862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.24

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