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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.90, 1,298.54 and 432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.90, 1,298.54 and 432.76 is: 648.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.90 : 1,298.54 = 432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.90/1,298.54 = 432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.90x = 1,298.54 × 432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.90x = 561,956.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,956.17/865.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.99

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