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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.82, 1,194.89 and 645.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.82, 1,194.89 and 645.37 is: 890.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.82 : 1,194.89 = 645.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.82/1,194.89 = 645.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.82x = 1,194.89 × 645.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.82x = 771,139.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,139.95/865.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.64

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