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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.89, 1,191.57 and 665.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.89, 1,191.57 and 665.25 is: 917.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.89 : 1,191.57 = 665.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.89/1,191.57 = 665.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.89x = 1,191.57 × 665.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.89x = 792,691.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,691.94/863.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.58

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