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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.34, 1,297.32 and 575.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.34, 1,297.32 and 575.98 is: 864.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.34 : 1,297.32 = 575.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.34/1,297.32 = 575.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.34x = 1,297.32 × 575.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.34x = 747,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,230.37/864.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.51

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