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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.83, 1,295.64 and 807.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.83, 1,295.64 and 807.90 is: 1,208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.83 : 1,295.64 = 807.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.83/1,295.64 = 807.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.83x = 1,295.64 × 807.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.83x = 1,046,747.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,747.56/865.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.95

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