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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.24, 1,195.66 and 631.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.24, 1,195.66 and 631.23 is: 870.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.24 : 1,195.66 = 631.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.24/1,195.66 = 631.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.24x = 1,195.66 × 631.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.24x = 754,732.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,732.77/867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.27

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