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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.70, 1,192.23 and 624.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.70, 1,192.23 and 624.75 is: 862.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.70 : 1,192.23 = 624.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.70/1,192.23 = 624.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.70x = 1,192.23 × 624.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.70x = 744,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,845.69/863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.39

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