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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.12, 1,196.56 and 615.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.12, 1,196.56 and 615.72 is: 848.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.12 : 1,196.56 = 615.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.12/1,196.56 = 615.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.12x = 1,196.56 × 615.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.12x = 736,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,745.92/868.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.67

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