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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.79, 1,296.30 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.79, 1,296.30 and 376.98 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.79 : 1,296.30 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.79/1,296.30 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.79x = 1,296.30 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.79x = 488,679.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,679.17/863.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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