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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.01, 1,194.93 and 689.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.01, 1,194.93 and 689.10 is: 951.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.01 : 1,194.93 = 689.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.01/1,194.93 = 689.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.01x = 1,194.93 × 689.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.01x = 823,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,426.26/865.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.93

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