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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.62, 1,298.07 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.62, 1,298.07 and 557.28 is: 835.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.62 : 1,298.07 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.62/1,298.07 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.62x = 1,298.07 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.62x = 723,388.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,388.45/865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.69

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