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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.95, 1,296.97 and 607.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.95, 1,296.97 and 607.11 is: 909.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.95 : 1,296.97 = 607.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.95/1,296.97 = 607.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.95x = 1,296.97 × 607.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.95x = 787,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,400.49/865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.29

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