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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.27, 1,297.70 and 426.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.27, 1,297.70 and 426.07 is: 639.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.27 : 1,297.70 = 426.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.27/1,297.70 = 426.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.27x = 1,297.70 × 426.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.27x = 552,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,902.42/865.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.00

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