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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.62, 1,195.68 and 671.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.62, 1,195.68 and 671.58 is: 927.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.62 : 1,195.68 = 671.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.62/1,195.68 = 671.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.62x = 1,195.68 × 671.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.62x = 802,994.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,994.77/865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.65

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