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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.56, 1,192.68 and 669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.56, 1,192.68 and 669.42 is: 924.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.56 : 1,192.68 = 669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.56/1,192.68 = 669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.56x = 1,192.68 × 669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.56x = 798,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,403.85/863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.55

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