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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.95, 1,298.48 and 803.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.95, 1,298.48 and 803.42 is: 1,204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.95 : 1,298.48 = 803.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.95/1,298.48 = 803.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.95x = 1,298.48 × 803.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.95x = 1,043,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,224.80/865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.72

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