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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.73, 1,191.27 and 667.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.73, 1,191.27 and 667.90 is: 920.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.73 : 1,191.27 = 667.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.73/1,191.27 = 667.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.73x = 1,191.27 × 667.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.73x = 795,649.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,649.23/864.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.11

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