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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.52, 1,295.76 and 672.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.52, 1,295.76 and 672.56 is: 1,006.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.52 : 1,295.76 = 672.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.52/1,295.76 = 672.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.52x = 1,295.76 × 672.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.52x = 871,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,476.35/865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.88

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