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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.43, 1,194.09 and 835.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.43, 1,194.09 and 835.79 is: 1,153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.43 : 1,194.09 = 835.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.43/1,194.09 = 835.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.43x = 1,194.09 × 835.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.43x = 998,007.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,007.59/865.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.20

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