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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.78, 1,298.67 and 575.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.78, 1,298.67 and 575.14 is: 862.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.78 : 1,298.67 = 575.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.78/1,298.67 = 575.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.78x = 1,298.67 × 575.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.78x = 746,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,917.06/865.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.71

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