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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.30, 1,191.77 and 676.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.30, 1,191.77 and 676.46 is: 933.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.30 : 1,191.77 = 676.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.30/1,191.77 = 676.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.30x = 1,191.77 × 676.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.30x = 806,175.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,175.39/863.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.84

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