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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.04, 1,192.68 and 698.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.04, 1,192.68 and 698.64 is: 963.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.04 : 1,192.68 = 698.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.04/1,192.68 = 698.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.04x = 1,192.68 × 698.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.04x = 833,253.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,253.96/865.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.25

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