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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.78, 1,295.66 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.78, 1,295.66 and 316.08 is: 474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.78 : 1,295.66 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.78/1,295.66 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.78x = 1,295.66 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.78x = 409,533.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,533.00/863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.12

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