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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.95, 1,194.51 and 629.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.95, 1,194.51 and 629.63 is: 868.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.95 : 1,194.51 = 629.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.95/1,194.51 = 629.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.95x = 1,194.51 × 629.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.95x = 752,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,099.33/865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.53

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