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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.50, 1,192.10 and 665.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.50, 1,192.10 and 665.94 is: 917.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.50 : 1,192.10 = 665.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.50/1,192.10 = 665.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.50x = 1,192.10 × 665.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.50x = 793,867.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,867.07/865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.24

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