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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.55, 1,298.80 and 403.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.55, 1,298.80 and 403.55 is: 605.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.55 : 1,298.80 = 403.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.55/1,298.80 = 403.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.55x = 1,298.80 × 403.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.55x = 524,124.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,124.25/865.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.54

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