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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.28, 1,193.52 and 632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.28, 1,193.52 and 632 is: 871.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.28 : 1,193.52 = 632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.28/1,193.52 = 632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.28x = 1,193.52 × 632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.28x = 754,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,304.64/865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.75

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