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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.82, 1,195.84 and 630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.82, 1,195.84 and 630.20 is: 869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.82 : 1,195.84 = 630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.82/1,195.84 = 630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.82x = 1,195.84 × 630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.82x = 753,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,618.37/866.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.41

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