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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.05, 1,296.66 and 622.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.05, 1,296.66 and 622.65 is: 933.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.05 : 1,296.66 = 622.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.05/1,296.66 = 622.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.05x = 1,296.66 × 622.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.05x = 807,365.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,365.35/865.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.32

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