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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.54, 1,292.02 and 801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.54, 1,292.02 and 801.30 is: 1,196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.54 : 1,292.02 = 801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.54/1,292.02 = 801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.54x = 1,292.02 × 801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.54x = 1,035,295.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,295.63/865.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.13

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