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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.27, 1,194.13 and 655.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.27, 1,194.13 and 655.12 is: 904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.27 : 1,194.13 = 655.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.27/1,194.13 = 655.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.27x = 1,194.13 × 655.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.27x = 782,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,294.80/865.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.10

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