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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.56, 1,193.64 and 806.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.56, 1,193.64 and 806.48 is: 1,113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.56 : 1,193.64 = 806.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.56/1,193.64 = 806.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.56x = 1,193.64 × 806.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.56x = 962,646.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,646.79/864.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.45

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