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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.43, 1,194.57 and 630.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.43, 1,194.57 and 630.19 is: 868.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.43 : 1,194.57 = 630.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.43/1,194.57 = 630.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.43x = 1,194.57 × 630.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.43x = 752,806.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,806.07/866.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.86

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