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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.55, 1,297.89 and 432.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.55, 1,297.89 and 432.75 is: 648.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.55 : 1,297.89 = 432.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.55/1,297.89 = 432.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.55x = 1,297.89 × 432.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.55x = 561,661.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,661.90/866.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.16

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