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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.20, 1,298.24 and 432.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.20, 1,298.24 and 432.36 is: 648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.20 : 1,298.24 = 432.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.20/1,298.24 = 432.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.20x = 1,298.24 × 432.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.20x = 561,307.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,307.05/865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.76

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