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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.50, 1,194.66 and 633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.50, 1,194.66 and 633.30 is: 874.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.50 : 1,194.66 = 633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.50/1,194.66 = 633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.50x = 1,194.66 × 633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.50x = 756,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,578.18/865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.15

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