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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.32, 1,296.04 and 702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.32, 1,296.04 and 702.24 is: 1,051.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.32 : 1,296.04 = 702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.32/1,296.04 = 702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.32x = 1,296.04 × 702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.32x = 910,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,131.13/865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.79

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