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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.08, 1,293.02 and 806.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.08, 1,293.02 and 806.15 is: 1,206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.08 : 1,293.02 = 806.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.08/1,293.02 = 806.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.08x = 1,293.02 × 806.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.08x = 1,042,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,357.58/864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.33

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