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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.15, 1,295.15 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.15, 1,295.15 and 376.13 is: 564.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.15 : 1,295.15 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.15/1,295.15 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.15x = 1,295.15 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.15x = 487,136.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,136.41/863.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.37

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