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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.18, 1,193.43 and 644.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.18, 1,193.43 and 644.36 is: 888.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.18 : 1,193.43 = 644.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.18/1,193.43 = 644.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.18x = 1,193.43 × 644.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.18x = 768,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,995.00/865.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.83

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