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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.55, 1,299.35 and 683.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.55, 1,299.35 and 683.07 is: 1,025.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.55 : 1,299.35 = 683.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.55/1,299.35 = 683.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.55x = 1,299.35 × 683.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.55x = 887,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,547.00/865.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.41

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