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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.22, 1,294.45 and 605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.22, 1,294.45 and 605.66 is: 906.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.22 : 1,294.45 = 605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.22/1,294.45 = 605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.22x = 1,294.45 × 605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.22x = 783,988.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,988.60/865.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.12

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