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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.52, 1,195.44 and 631.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.52, 1,195.44 and 631.08 is: 869.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.52 : 1,195.44 = 631.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.52/1,195.44 = 631.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.52x = 1,195.44 × 631.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.52x = 754,418.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,418.28/867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.63

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