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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.33, 1,293.39 and 806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.33, 1,293.39 and 806.40 is: 1,206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.33 : 1,293.39 = 806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.33/1,293.39 = 806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.33x = 1,293.39 × 806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.33x = 1,042,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,989.70/864.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.70

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