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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.04, 1,296.96 and 432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.04, 1,296.96 and 432.08 is: 647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.04 : 1,296.96 = 432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.04/1,296.96 = 432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.04x = 1,296.96 × 432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.04x = 560,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,390.48/865.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.82

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