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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.56, 1,194.75 and 630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.56, 1,194.75 and 630.32 is: 869.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.56 : 1,194.75 = 630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.56/1,194.75 = 630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.56x = 1,194.75 × 630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.56x = 753,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,068.85/866.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.04

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