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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.52, 1,297.74 and 481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.52, 1,297.74 and 481.04 is: 721.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.52 : 1,297.74 = 481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.52/1,297.74 = 481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.52x = 1,297.74 × 481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.52x = 624,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,264.85/865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.26

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