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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.14, 1,296.99 and 604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.14, 1,296.99 and 604.40 is: 906.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.14 : 1,296.99 = 604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.14/1,296.99 = 604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.14x = 1,296.99 × 604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.14x = 783,894.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,894.27/865.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.09

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