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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.27, 1,195.07 and 630.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.27, 1,195.07 and 630.28 is: 870.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.27 : 1,195.07 = 630.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.27/1,195.07 = 630.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.27x = 1,195.07 × 630.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.27x = 753,227.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,227.31/865.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.51

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