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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.88, 1,298.22 and 432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.88, 1,298.22 and 432.68 is: 648.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.88 : 1,298.22 = 432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.88/1,298.22 = 432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.88x = 1,298.22 × 432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.88x = 561,713.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,713.83/865.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.72

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