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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.72, 1,297.89 and 576.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.72, 1,297.89 and 576.36 is: 865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.72 : 1,297.89 = 576.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.72/1,297.89 = 576.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.72x = 1,297.89 × 576.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.72x = 748,051.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,051.88/864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.08

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