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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.77, 1,194.17 and 630.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.77, 1,194.17 and 630.07 is: 870.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.77 : 1,194.17 = 630.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.77/1,194.17 = 630.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.77x = 1,194.17 × 630.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.77x = 752,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,413.76/864.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.08

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