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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.65, 1,297.75 and 403.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.65, 1,297.75 and 403.19 is: 604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.65 : 1,297.75 = 403.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.65/1,297.75 = 403.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.65x = 1,297.75 × 403.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.65x = 523,237.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,237.95/865.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.45

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