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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.74, 1,298.46 and 432.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.74, 1,298.46 and 432.58 is: 648.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.74 : 1,298.46 = 432.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.74/1,298.46 = 432.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.74x = 1,298.46 × 432.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.74x = 561,687.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,687.83/866.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.05

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