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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.86, 1,298.79 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.86, 1,298.79 and 433.32 is: 649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.86 : 1,298.79 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.86/1,298.79 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.86x = 1,298.79 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.86x = 562,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,791.68/865.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.98

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