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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.52, 1,191.44 and 615.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.52, 1,191.44 and 615.86 is: 848.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.52 : 1,191.44 = 615.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.52/1,191.44 = 615.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.52x = 1,191.44 × 615.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.52x = 733,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,760.24/864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.75

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