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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.52, 1,196.82 and 632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.52, 1,196.82 and 632.08 is: 871.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.52 : 1,196.82 = 632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.52/1,196.82 = 632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.52x = 1,196.82 × 632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.52x = 756,485.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,485.99/868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.01

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