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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.38, 1,298.55 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.38, 1,298.55 and 403.14 is: 604.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.38 : 1,298.55 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.38/1,298.55 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.38x = 1,298.55 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.38x = 523,497.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,497.45/865.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.93

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