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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865, 1,297.50 and 479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865, 1,297.50 and 479.72 is: 719.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865 : 1,297.50 = 479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865/1,297.50 = 479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865x = 1,297.50 × 479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865x = 622,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,436.70/865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.58

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