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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.23, 1,195.31 and 807.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.23, 1,195.31 and 807.39 is: 1,114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.23 : 1,195.31 = 807.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.23/1,195.31 = 807.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.23x = 1,195.31 × 807.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.23x = 965,083.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,083.36/866.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.12

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