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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.72, 1,298.60 and 675.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.72, 1,298.60 and 675.64 is: 1,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.72 : 1,298.60 = 675.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.72/1,298.60 = 675.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.72x = 1,298.60 × 675.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.72x = 877,386.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,386.10/865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.48

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