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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.38, 1,194.78 and 669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.38, 1,194.78 and 669.36 is: 924.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.38 : 1,194.78 = 669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.38/1,194.78 = 669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.38x = 1,194.78 × 669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.38x = 799,737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,737.94/865.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.15

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