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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.56, 1,297.58 and 720.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.56, 1,297.58 and 720.51 is: 1,080.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.56 : 1,297.58 = 720.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.56/1,297.58 = 720.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.56x = 1,297.58 × 720.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.56x = 934,915.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,915.76/865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.13

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