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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.89, 1,197.57 and 619.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.89, 1,197.57 and 619.71 is: 855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.89 : 1,197.57 = 619.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.89/1,197.57 = 619.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.89x = 1,197.57 × 619.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.89x = 742,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,146.10/867.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.12

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