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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.60, 1,297.48 and 402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.60, 1,297.48 and 402.84 is: 603.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.60 : 1,297.48 = 402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.60/1,297.48 = 402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.60x = 1,297.48 × 402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.60x = 522,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,676.84/865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.83

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