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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.84, 1,190.35 and 627.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.84, 1,190.35 and 627.02 is: 864.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.84 : 1,190.35 = 627.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.84/1,190.35 = 627.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.84x = 1,190.35 × 627.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.84x = 746,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,373.26/863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.02

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