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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.66, 1,191.57 and 809.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.66, 1,191.57 and 809.08 is: 1,114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.66 : 1,191.57 = 809.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.66/1,191.57 = 809.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.66x = 1,191.57 × 809.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.66x = 964,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,075.46/864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.98

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