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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.97, 1,191.95 and 615.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.97, 1,191.95 and 615.59 is: 848.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.97 : 1,191.95 = 615.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.97/1,191.95 = 615.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.97x = 1,191.95 × 615.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.97x = 733,754.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,754.71/864.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.30

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