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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865, 1,193.70 and 644.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865, 1,193.70 and 644.14 is: 888.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865 : 1,193.70 = 644.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865/1,193.70 = 644.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865x = 1,193.70 × 644.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865x = 768,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,909.92/865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.91

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