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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.76, 1,195.44 and 691.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.76, 1,195.44 and 691.88 is: 955.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.76 : 1,195.44 = 691.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.76/1,195.44 = 691.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.76x = 1,195.44 × 691.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.76x = 827,101.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,101.03/865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.35

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