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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.61, 1,193.87 and 705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.61, 1,193.87 and 705.12 is: 973.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.61 : 1,193.87 = 705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.61/1,193.87 = 705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.61x = 1,193.87 × 705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.61x = 841,821.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,821.61/864.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.64

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