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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.58, 1,293.77 and 806.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.58, 1,293.77 and 806.65 is: 1,207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.58 : 1,293.77 = 806.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.58/1,293.77 = 806.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.58x = 1,293.77 × 806.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.58x = 1,043,609.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,609.07/864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.08

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