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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.95, 1,297.77 and 476.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.95, 1,297.77 and 476.05 is: 713.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.95 : 1,297.77 = 476.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.95/1,297.77 = 476.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.95x = 1,297.77 × 476.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.95x = 617,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,807.14/865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.44

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