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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.30, 1,195.34 and 671.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.30, 1,195.34 and 671.30 is: 927.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.30 : 1,195.34 = 671.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.30/1,195.34 = 671.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.30x = 1,195.34 × 671.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.30x = 802,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,431.74/865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.35

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