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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.42, 1,298.58 and 519.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.42, 1,298.58 and 519.45 is: 779.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.42 : 1,298.58 = 519.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.42/1,298.58 = 519.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.42x = 1,298.58 × 519.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.42x = 674,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,547.38/865.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.45

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