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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.91, 1,193.62 and 806.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.91, 1,193.62 and 806.59 is: 1,113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.91 : 1,193.62 = 806.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.91/1,193.62 = 806.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.91x = 1,193.62 × 806.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.91x = 962,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,755.99/864.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.13

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