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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.26, 1,294.80 and 693.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.26, 1,294.80 and 693.03 is: 1,037.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.26 : 1,294.80 = 693.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.26/1,294.80 = 693.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.26x = 1,294.80 × 693.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.26x = 897,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,335.24/865.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.07

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