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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.60, 1,298.40 and 662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.60, 1,298.40 and 662.72 is: 994.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.60 : 1,298.40 = 662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.60/1,298.40 = 662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.60x = 1,298.40 × 662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.60x = 860,475.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,475.65/865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.08

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