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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.35, 1,194.44 and 688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.35, 1,194.44 and 688.64 is: 950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.35 : 1,194.44 = 688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.35/1,194.44 = 688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.35x = 1,194.44 × 688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.35x = 822,529.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,529.75/865.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.52

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