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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.20, 1,190.16 and 675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.20, 1,190.16 and 675.04 is: 930.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.20 : 1,190.16 = 675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.20/1,190.16 = 675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.20x = 1,190.16 × 675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.20x = 803,405.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,405.61/863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.73

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