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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.46, 1,192.32 and 800.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.46, 1,192.32 and 800.69 is: 1,105.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.46 : 1,192.32 = 800.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.46/1,192.32 = 800.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.46x = 1,192.32 × 800.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.46x = 954,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,672.74/863.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.64

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