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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.14, 1,297.98 and 659.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.14, 1,297.98 and 659.94 is: 990.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.14 : 1,297.98 = 659.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.14/1,297.98 = 659.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.14x = 1,297.98 × 659.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.14x = 856,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,588.92/865.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.12

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