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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.44, 1,296.54 and 556.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.44, 1,296.54 and 556.29 is: 833.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.44 : 1,296.54 = 556.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.44/1,296.54 = 556.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.44x = 1,296.54 × 556.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.44x = 721,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,252.24/865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.39

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