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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.64, 1,194.34 and 632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.64, 1,194.34 and 632.68 is: 872.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.64 : 1,194.34 = 632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.64/1,194.34 = 632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.64x = 1,194.34 × 632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.64x = 755,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,635.03/865.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.92

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