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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.08, 1,218.93 and 865.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.08, 1,218.93 and 865.95 is: 1,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.08 : 1,218.93 = 865.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.08/1,218.93 = 865.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.08x = 1,218.93 × 865.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.08x = 1,055,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,532.43/885.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.59

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