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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.33, 1,298.16 and 396.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.33, 1,298.16 and 396.85 is: 595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.33 : 1,298.16 = 396.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.33/1,298.16 = 396.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.33x = 1,298.16 × 396.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.33x = 515,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,173.98/865.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.35

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