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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.72, 1,291.32 and 794.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.72, 1,291.32 and 794.96 is: 1,185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.72 : 1,291.32 = 794.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.72/1,291.32 = 794.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.72x = 1,291.32 × 794.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.72x = 1,026,547.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,547.75/865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.77

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