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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.48, 1,197.84 and 616.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.48, 1,197.84 and 616.32 is: 850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.48 : 1,197.84 = 616.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.48/1,197.84 = 616.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.48x = 1,197.84 × 616.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.48x = 738,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,252.75/868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.05

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