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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.50, 1,296.88 and 475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.50, 1,296.88 and 475.16 is: 711.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.50 : 1,296.88 = 475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.50/1,296.88 = 475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.50x = 1,296.88 × 475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.50x = 616,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,225.50/865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.99

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