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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.71, 1,197.93 and 632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.71, 1,197.93 and 632.70 is: 872.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.71 : 1,197.93 = 632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.71/1,197.93 = 632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.71x = 1,197.93 × 632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.71x = 757,930.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,930.31/868.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.48

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