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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.04, 1,297.53 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.04, 1,297.53 and 402.75 is: 604.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.04 : 1,297.53 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.04/1,297.53 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.04x = 1,297.53 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.04x = 522,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,580.21/865.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.11

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