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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.53, 1,193.09 and 644.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.53, 1,193.09 and 644.13 is: 887.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.53 : 1,193.09 = 644.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.53/1,193.09 = 644.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.53x = 1,193.09 × 644.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.53x = 768,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,501.84/865.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.90

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