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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.44, 1,194.09 and 644.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.44, 1,194.09 and 644.46 is: 889.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.44 : 1,194.09 = 644.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.44/1,194.09 = 644.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.44x = 1,194.09 × 644.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.44x = 769,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,543.24/865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.19

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