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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.24, 1,297.32 and 402.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.24, 1,297.32 and 402.74 is: 603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.24 : 1,297.32 = 402.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.24/1,297.32 = 402.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.24x = 1,297.32 × 402.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.24x = 522,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,482.66/865.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.86

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