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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.32, 1,192.43 and 616.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.32, 1,192.43 and 616.20 is: 849.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.32 : 1,192.43 = 616.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.32/1,192.43 = 616.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.32x = 1,192.43 × 616.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.32x = 734,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,772.29/865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.13

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