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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.23, 1,194.65 and 810.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.23, 1,194.65 and 810.56 is: 1,119.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.23 : 1,194.65 = 810.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.23/1,194.65 = 810.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.23x = 1,194.65 × 810.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.23x = 968,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,330.76/865.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.16

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