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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.86, 1,192.80 and 628.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.86, 1,192.80 and 628.82 is: 867.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.86 : 1,192.80 = 628.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.86/1,192.80 = 628.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.86x = 1,192.80 × 628.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.86x = 750,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,056.50/864.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.26

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