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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.84, 1,198.46 and 632.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.84, 1,198.46 and 632.50 is: 872.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.84 : 1,198.46 = 632.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.84/1,198.46 = 632.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.84x = 1,198.46 × 632.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.84x = 758,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,025.95/868.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.46

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