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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.84, 1,191.06 and 663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.84, 1,191.06 and 663.28 is: 915.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.84 : 1,191.06 = 663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.84/1,191.06 = 663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.84x = 1,191.06 × 663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.84x = 790,006.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,006.28/862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.59

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