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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.56, 1,295.46 and 758.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.56, 1,295.46 and 758.64 is: 1,135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.56 : 1,295.46 = 758.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.56/1,295.46 = 758.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.56x = 1,295.46 × 758.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.56x = 982,787.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,787.77/865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.44

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