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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.61, 1,287.29 and 838.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.61, 1,287.29 and 838.27 is: 1,246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.61 : 1,287.29 = 838.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.61/1,287.29 = 838.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.61x = 1,287.29 × 838.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.61x = 1,079,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,096.59/865.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.63

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