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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.96, 1,194.50 and 617.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.96, 1,194.50 and 617.36 is: 851.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.96 : 1,194.50 = 617.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.96/1,194.50 = 617.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.96x = 1,194.50 × 617.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.96x = 737,436.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,436.52/865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.58

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