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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.92, 1,297.85 and 605.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.92, 1,297.85 and 605.53 is: 907.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.92 : 1,297.85 = 605.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.92/1,297.85 = 605.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.92x = 1,297.85 × 605.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.92x = 785,880.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,880.11/865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.57

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