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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.80, 1,296.30 and 672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.80, 1,296.30 and 672.20 is: 1,006.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.80 : 1,296.30 = 672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.80/1,296.30 = 672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.80x = 1,296.30 × 672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.80x = 871,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,372.86/865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.44

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