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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.50, 1,295.89 and 605.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.50, 1,295.89 and 605.76 is: 906.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.50 : 1,295.89 = 605.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.50/1,295.89 = 605.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.50x = 1,295.89 × 605.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.50x = 784,996.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,996.81/865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.99

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