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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.98, 1,195.33 and 630.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.98, 1,195.33 and 630.74 is: 869.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.98 : 1,195.33 = 630.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.98/1,195.33 = 630.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.98x = 1,195.33 × 630.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.98x = 753,940.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,940.09/866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.62

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