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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.09, 1,191.30 and 687.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.09, 1,191.30 and 687.66 is: 948.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.09 : 1,191.30 = 687.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.09/1,191.30 = 687.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.09x = 1,191.30 × 687.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.09x = 819,209.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,209.36/864.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.06

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