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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.20, 1,300.80 and 704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.20, 1,300.80 and 704.04 is: 1,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.20 : 1,300.80 = 704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.20/1,300.80 = 704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.20x = 1,300.80 × 704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.20x = 915,815.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,815.23/865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.50

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