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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.36, 1,297.14 and 648.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.36, 1,297.14 and 648.28 is: 971.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.36 : 1,297.14 = 648.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.36/1,297.14 = 648.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.36x = 1,297.14 × 648.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.36x = 840,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,909.92/865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.75

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