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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.81, 1,193.90 and 707.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.81, 1,193.90 and 707.26 is: 975.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.81 : 1,193.90 = 707.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.81/1,193.90 = 707.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.81x = 1,193.90 × 707.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.81x = 844,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,391.74/865.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.26

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