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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.56, 1,291.64 and 773.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.56, 1,291.64 and 773.27 is: 1,153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.56 : 1,291.64 = 773.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.56/1,291.64 = 773.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.56x = 1,291.64 × 773.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.56x = 998,776.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,776.14/865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.91

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