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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.12, 1,297.20 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.12, 1,297.20 and 402.64 is: 603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.12 : 1,297.20 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.12/1,297.20 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.12x = 1,297.20 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.12x = 522,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,304.61/865.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.74

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