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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.32, 1,297.66 and 475.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.32, 1,297.66 and 475.61 is: 713.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.32 : 1,297.66 = 475.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.32/1,297.66 = 475.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.32x = 1,297.66 × 475.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.32x = 617,180.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,180.07/865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.24

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