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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.86, 1,195.91 and 630.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.86, 1,195.91 and 630.29 is: 869.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.86 : 1,195.91 = 630.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.86/1,195.91 = 630.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.86x = 1,195.91 × 630.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.86x = 753,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,765.59/866.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.54

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