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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.26, 1,193.88 and 832.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.26, 1,193.88 and 832.26 is: 1,149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.26 : 1,193.88 = 832.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.26/1,193.88 = 832.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.26x = 1,193.88 × 832.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.26x = 993,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,618.57/864.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.68

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