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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.42, 1,194.04 and 640.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.42, 1,194.04 and 640.81 is: 885.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.42 : 1,194.04 = 640.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.42/1,194.04 = 640.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.42x = 1,194.04 × 640.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.42x = 765,152.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,152.77/864.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.16

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