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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.04, 1,196.56 and 633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.04, 1,196.56 and 633.76 is: 874.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.04 : 1,196.56 = 633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.04/1,196.56 = 633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.04x = 1,196.56 × 633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.04x = 758,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,331.87/867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.62

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