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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.60, 1,297.92 and 763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.60, 1,297.92 and 763.12 is: 1,144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.60 : 1,297.92 = 763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.60/1,297.92 = 763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.60x = 1,297.92 × 763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.60x = 990,468.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,468.71/865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.26

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