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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.92, 1,298.19 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.92, 1,298.19 and 433.38 is: 649.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.92 : 1,298.19 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.92/1,298.19 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.92x = 1,298.19 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.92x = 562,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,609.58/865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.72

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