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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.32, 1,298.34 and 432.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.32, 1,298.34 and 432.84 is: 649.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.32 : 1,298.34 = 432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.32/1,298.34 = 432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.32x = 1,298.34 × 432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.32x = 561,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,973.49/865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.44

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