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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.74, 1,295.79 and 376.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.74, 1,295.79 and 376.66 is: 565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.74 : 1,295.79 = 376.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.74/1,295.79 = 376.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.74x = 1,295.79 × 376.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.74x = 488,072.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,072.26/863.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.07

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