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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.66, 1,191.04 and 663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.66, 1,191.04 and 663.14 is: 915.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.66 : 1,191.04 = 663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.66/1,191.04 = 663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.66x = 1,191.04 × 663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.66x = 789,818.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,818.65/862.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.56

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