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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.61, 1,195.25 and 706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.61, 1,195.25 and 706.12 is: 975.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.61 : 1,195.25 = 706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.61/1,195.25 = 706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.61x = 1,195.25 × 706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.61x = 843,989.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,989.93/865.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.02

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