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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.26, 1,298.70 and 620.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.26, 1,298.70 and 620.64 is: 931.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.26 : 1,298.70 = 620.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.26/1,298.70 = 620.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.26x = 1,298.70 × 620.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.26x = 806,025.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,025.17/865.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.54

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