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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.82, 1,193.19 and 632.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.82, 1,193.19 and 632.54 is: 871.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.82 : 1,193.19 = 632.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.82/1,193.19 = 632.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.82x = 1,193.19 × 632.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.82x = 754,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,740.40/865.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.71

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