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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.23, 1,295.67 and 431.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.23, 1,295.67 and 431.25 is: 645.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.23 : 1,295.67 = 431.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.23/1,295.67 = 431.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.23x = 1,295.67 × 431.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.23x = 558,757.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,757.69/865.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.79

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