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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.98, 1,297.24 and 403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.98, 1,297.24 and 403.12 is: 603.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.98 : 1,297.24 = 403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.98/1,297.24 = 403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.98x = 1,297.24 × 403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.98x = 522,943.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,943.39/865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.87

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