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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.13, 1,191.12 and 662.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.13, 1,191.12 and 662.71 is: 913.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.13 : 1,191.12 = 662.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.13/1,191.12 = 662.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.13x = 1,191.12 × 662.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.13x = 789,367.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,367.14/864.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.48

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