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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.91, 1,198.49 and 632.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.91, 1,198.49 and 632.61 is: 872.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.91 : 1,198.49 = 632.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.91/1,198.49 = 632.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.91x = 1,198.49 × 632.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.91x = 758,173.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,173.60/868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.56

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