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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.15, 1,190.90 and 654.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.15, 1,190.90 and 654.95 is: 901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.15 : 1,190.90 = 654.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.15/1,190.90 = 654.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.15x = 1,190.90 × 654.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.15x = 779,982.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,982.11/865.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.56

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