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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.16, 1,193.53 and 628.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.16, 1,193.53 and 628.50 is: 867.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.16 : 1,193.53 = 628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.16/1,193.53 = 628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.16x = 1,193.53 × 628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.16x = 750,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,133.61/865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.05

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