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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.26, 1,296.63 and 431.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.26, 1,296.63 and 431.82 is: 647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.26 : 1,296.63 = 431.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.26/1,296.63 = 431.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.26x = 1,296.63 × 431.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.26x = 559,910.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,910.77/865.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.10

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