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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.60, 1,297.56 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.60, 1,297.56 and 431.52 is: 647.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.60 : 1,297.56 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.60/1,297.56 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.60x = 1,297.56 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.60x = 559,923.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,923.09/864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.61

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