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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.28, 1,190.77 and 641.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.28, 1,190.77 and 641.95 is: 885.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.28 : 1,190.77 = 641.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.28/1,190.77 = 641.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.28x = 1,190.77 × 641.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.28x = 764,410.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,410.22/863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.47

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