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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.82, 1,191.51 and 615.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.82, 1,191.51 and 615.42 is: 848.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.82 : 1,191.51 = 615.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.82/1,191.51 = 615.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.82x = 1,191.51 × 615.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.82x = 733,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,279.08/863.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.88

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