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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.66, 1,293.05 and 645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.66, 1,293.05 and 645.44 is: 965.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.66 : 1,293.05 = 645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.66/1,293.05 = 645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.66x = 1,293.05 × 645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.66x = 834,586.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,586.19/864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.22

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