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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.30, 1,293.32 and 709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.30, 1,293.32 and 709.52 is: 1,060.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.30 : 1,293.32 = 709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.30/1,293.32 = 709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.30x = 1,293.32 × 709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.30x = 917,636.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,636.41/865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.48

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