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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.61, 1,191.08 and 627.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.61, 1,191.08 and 627.57 is: 865.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.61 : 1,191.08 = 627.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.61/1,191.08 = 627.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.61x = 1,191.08 × 627.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.61x = 747,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,482.94/863.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.53

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