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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.22, 1,194.08 and 656.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.22, 1,194.08 and 656.06 is: 905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.22 : 1,194.08 = 656.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.22/1,194.08 = 656.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.22x = 1,194.08 × 656.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.22x = 783,378.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,378.87/865.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.42

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