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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.74, 1,295.68 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.74, 1,295.68 and 376.84 is: 565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.74 : 1,295.68 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.74/1,295.68 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.74x = 1,295.68 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.74x = 488,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,264.05/863.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.29

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