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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.02, 1,197.51 and 632.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.02, 1,197.51 and 632.58 is: 871.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.02 : 1,197.51 = 632.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.02/1,197.51 = 632.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.02x = 1,197.51 × 632.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.02x = 757,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,520.88/869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.70

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