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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.80, 1,195.20 and 617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.80, 1,195.20 and 617.40 is: 852.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.80 : 1,195.20 = 617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.80/1,195.20 = 617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.80x = 1,195.20 × 617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.80x = 737,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,916.48/865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.29

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