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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.80, 1,299.11 and 433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.80, 1,299.11 and 433.26 is: 650.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.80 : 1,299.11 = 433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.80/1,299.11 = 433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.80x = 1,299.11 × 433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.80x = 562,850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,850.23/865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.09

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