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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.88, 1,190.90 and 656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.88, 1,190.90 and 656.52 is: 905.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.88 : 1,190.90 = 656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.88/1,190.90 = 656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.88x = 1,190.90 × 656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.88x = 781,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,849.67/863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.04

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