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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.10, 1,190.73 and 611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.10, 1,190.73 and 611.40 is: 843.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.10 : 1,190.73 = 611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.10/1,190.73 = 611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.10x = 1,190.73 × 611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.10x = 728,012.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,012.32/863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.49

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