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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.92, 1,298.40 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.92, 1,298.40 and 432.64 is: 648.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.92 : 1,298.40 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.92/1,298.40 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.92x = 1,298.40 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.92x = 561,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,739.78/865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.72

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