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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.24, 1,298.40 and 432.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.24, 1,298.40 and 432.43 is: 648.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.24 : 1,298.40 = 432.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.24/1,298.40 = 432.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.24x = 1,298.40 × 432.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.24x = 561,467.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,467.11/865.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.91

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