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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.17, 1,197.57 and 647.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.17, 1,197.57 and 647.37 is: 892.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.17 : 1,197.57 = 647.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.17/1,197.57 = 647.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.17x = 1,197.57 × 647.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.17x = 775,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,270.89/868.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.99

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