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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.48, 1,193.22 and 616.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.48, 1,193.22 and 616.08 is: 850.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.48 : 1,193.22 = 616.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.48/1,193.22 = 616.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.48x = 1,193.22 × 616.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.48x = 735,118.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,118.98/864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.36

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