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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.13, 1,198.87 and 632.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.13, 1,198.87 and 632.75 is: 872.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.13 : 1,198.87 = 632.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.13/1,198.87 = 632.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.13x = 1,198.87 × 632.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.13x = 758,586.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,586.41/869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.81

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