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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.52, 1,295.63 and 315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.52, 1,295.63 and 315.75 is: 473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.52 : 1,295.63 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.52/1,295.63 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.52x = 1,295.63 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.52x = 409,095.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,095.17/863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.75

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