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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.14, 1,190.64 and 705.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.14, 1,190.64 and 705.90 is: 973.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.14 : 1,190.64 = 705.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.14/1,190.64 = 705.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.14x = 1,190.64 × 705.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.14x = 840,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,472.78/863.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.74

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