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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.39, 1,197.75 and 632.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.39, 1,197.75 and 632.67 is: 873.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.39 : 1,197.75 = 632.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.39/1,197.75 = 632.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.39x = 1,197.75 × 632.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.39x = 757,780.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,780.49/867.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.63

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