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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.58, 1,295.26 and 807.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.58, 1,295.26 and 807.65 is: 1,208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.58 : 1,295.26 = 807.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.58/1,295.26 = 807.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.58x = 1,295.26 × 807.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.58x = 1,046,116.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,116.74/865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.57

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