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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.59, 1,296 and 556.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.59, 1,296 and 556.68 is: 833.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.59 : 1,296 = 556.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.59/1,296 = 556.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.59x = 1,296 × 556.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.59x = 721,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,457.28/865.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.49

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