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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.74, 1,299.08 and 403.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.74, 1,299.08 and 403.74 is: 605.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.74 : 1,299.08 = 403.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.74/1,299.08 = 403.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.74x = 1,299.08 × 403.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.74x = 524,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,490.56/865.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.83

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