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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.56, 1,298.21 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.56, 1,298.21 and 475.76 is: 713.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.56 : 1,298.21 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.56/1,298.21 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.56x = 1,298.21 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.56x = 617,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,627.52/865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.56

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