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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.49, 1,297.87 and 426.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.49, 1,297.87 and 426.41 is: 639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.49 : 1,297.87 = 426.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.49/1,297.87 = 426.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.49x = 1,297.87 × 426.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.49x = 553,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,431.76/865.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.45

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