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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.80, 1,297.16 and 659.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.80, 1,297.16 and 659.75 is: 988.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.80 : 1,297.16 = 659.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.80/1,297.16 = 659.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.80x = 1,297.16 × 659.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.80x = 855,797.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,797.71/865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.45

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