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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.48, 1,192.14 and 698.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.48, 1,192.14 and 698.58 is: 963.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.48 : 1,192.14 = 698.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.48/1,192.14 = 698.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.48x = 1,192.14 × 698.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.48x = 832,805.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,805.16/864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.36

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