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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.20, 1,296.66 and 659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.20, 1,296.66 and 659 is: 987.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.20 : 1,296.66 = 659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.20/1,296.66 = 659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.20x = 1,296.66 × 659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.20x = 854,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,498.94/865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.63

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