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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.71, 1,295.40 and 745.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.71, 1,295.40 and 745.41 is: 1,115.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.71 : 1,295.40 = 745.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.71/1,295.40 = 745.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.71x = 1,295.40 × 745.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.71x = 965,604.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,604.11/865.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.39

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