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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.96, 1,198.96 and 635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.96, 1,198.96 and 635.68 is: 877.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.96 : 1,198.96 = 635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.96/1,198.96 = 635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.96x = 1,198.96 × 635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.96x = 762,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,154.89/868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.09

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