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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.25, 1,190.19 and 641.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.25, 1,190.19 and 641.82 is: 884.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.25 : 1,190.19 = 641.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.25/1,190.19 = 641.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.25x = 1,190.19 × 641.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.25x = 763,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,887.75/863.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.90

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