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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.02, 1,197.07 and 631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.02, 1,197.07 and 631.40 is: 871.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.02 : 1,197.07 = 631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.02/1,197.07 = 631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.02x = 1,197.07 × 631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.02x = 755,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,822.43/867.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.75

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