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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.50, 1,193.16 and 678.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.50, 1,193.16 and 678.79 is: 935.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.50 : 1,193.16 = 678.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.50/1,193.16 = 678.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.50x = 1,193.16 × 678.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.50x = 809,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,905.08/865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.77

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