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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.89, 1,195.52 and 630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.89, 1,195.52 and 630.27 is: 870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.89 : 1,195.52 = 630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.89/1,195.52 = 630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.89x = 1,195.52 × 630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.89x = 753,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,497.24/865.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.20

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