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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.92, 1,299.36 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.92, 1,299.36 and 432.96 is: 649.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.92 : 1,299.36 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.92/1,299.36 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.92x = 1,299.36 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.92x = 562,570.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,570.91/865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.68

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