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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.94, 1,194.75 and 630.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.94, 1,194.75 and 630.51 is: 868.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.94 : 1,194.75 = 630.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.94/1,194.75 = 630.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.94x = 1,194.75 × 630.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.94x = 753,301.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,301.82/866.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.92

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