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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865, 1,297.66 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865, 1,297.66 and 409 is: 613.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865 : 1,297.66 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865/1,297.66 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865x = 1,297.66 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865x = 530,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,742.94/865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.58

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