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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.78, 1,192.37 and 698.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.78, 1,192.37 and 698.47 is: 963.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.78 : 1,192.37 = 698.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.78/1,192.37 = 698.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.78x = 1,192.37 × 698.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.78x = 832,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,838.84/864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.07

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