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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.56, 1,298.04 and 621.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.56, 1,298.04 and 621.36 is: 931.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.56 : 1,298.04 = 621.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.56/1,298.04 = 621.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.56x = 1,298.04 × 621.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.56x = 806,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,550.13/865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.82

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