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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.38, 1,296.93 and 403.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.38, 1,296.93 and 403.11 is: 604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.38 : 1,296.93 = 403.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.38/1,296.93 = 403.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.38x = 1,296.93 × 403.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.38x = 522,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,805.45/865.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.13

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