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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.35, 1,298.03 and 649.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.35, 1,298.03 and 649.35 is: 974.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.35 : 1,298.03 = 649.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.35/1,298.03 = 649.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.35x = 1,298.03 × 649.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.35x = 842,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,872.53/865.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.03

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