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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.16, 1,191.82 and 705.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.16, 1,191.82 and 705.96 is: 974.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.16 : 1,191.82 = 705.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.16/1,191.82 = 705.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.16x = 1,191.82 × 705.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.16x = 841,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,377.25/863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.76

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