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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.80, 1,200.48 and 635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.80, 1,200.48 and 635.52 is: 878.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.80 : 1,200.48 = 635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.80/1,200.48 = 635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.80x = 1,200.48 × 635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.80x = 762,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,929.05/868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.14

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