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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.52, 1,296.60 and 768.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.52, 1,296.60 and 768.56 is: 1,151.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.52 : 1,296.60 = 768.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.52/1,296.60 = 768.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.52x = 1,296.60 × 768.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.52x = 996,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,514.90/865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.35

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