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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.79, 1,295.68 and 247.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.79, 1,295.68 and 247.49 is: 371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.79 : 1,295.68 = 247.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.79/1,295.68 = 247.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.79x = 1,295.68 × 247.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.79x = 320,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,667.84/863.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.23

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