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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.89, 1,296.81 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.89, 1,296.81 and 432 is: 646.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.89 : 1,296.81 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.89/1,296.81 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.89x = 1,296.81 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.89x = 560,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,221.92/865.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.99

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