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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.62, 1,195.02 and 668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.62, 1,195.02 and 668.52 is: 922.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.62 : 1,195.02 = 668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.62/1,195.02 = 668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.62x = 1,195.02 × 668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.62x = 798,894.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,894.77/865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.92

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