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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.35, 1,192.25 and 627.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.35, 1,192.25 and 627.64 is: 866.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.35 : 1,192.25 = 627.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.35/1,192.25 = 627.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.35x = 1,192.25 × 627.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.35x = 748,303.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,303.79/863.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.74

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