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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.56, 1,298.34 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.56, 1,298.34 and 403.20 is: 604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.56 : 1,298.34 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.56/1,298.34 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.56x = 1,298.34 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.56x = 523,490.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,490.69/865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.80

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