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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.36, 1,296.14 and 556.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.36, 1,296.14 and 556.21 is: 833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.36 : 1,296.14 = 556.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.36/1,296.14 = 556.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.36x = 1,296.14 × 556.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.36x = 720,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,924.18/865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.09

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