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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.39, 1,297.87 and 432.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.39, 1,297.87 and 432.45 is: 648.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.39 : 1,297.87 = 432.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.39/1,297.87 = 432.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.39x = 1,297.87 × 432.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.39x = 561,263.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,263.88/865.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.57

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