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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.48, 1,190.76 and 697.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.48, 1,190.76 and 697.58 is: 961.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.48 : 1,190.76 = 697.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.48/1,190.76 = 697.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.48x = 1,190.76 × 697.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.48x = 830,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,650.36/863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.98

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