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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.87, 1,191.00 and 639.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.87, 1,191.00 and 639.09 is: 881.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.87 : 1,191.00 = 639.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.87/1,191.00 = 639.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.87x = 1,191.00 × 639.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.87x = 761,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,158.59/863.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.11

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