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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.91, 1,291.09 and 800.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.91, 1,291.09 and 800.67 is: 1,195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.91 : 1,291.09 = 800.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.91/1,291.09 = 800.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.91x = 1,291.09 × 800.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.91x = 1,033,737.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,737.03/864.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.20

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