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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.64, 1,192.50 and 697.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.64, 1,192.50 and 697.32 is: 962.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.64 : 1,192.50 = 697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.64/1,192.50 = 697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.64x = 1,192.50 × 697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.64x = 831,554.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,554.10/863.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.85

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