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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.13, 1,193.51 and 677.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.13, 1,193.51 and 677.87 is: 935.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.13 : 1,193.51 = 677.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.13/1,193.51 = 677.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.13x = 1,193.51 × 677.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.13x = 809,035.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,035.27/865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.17

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