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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.80, 1,295.39 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.80, 1,295.39 and 376.74 is: 564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.80 : 1,295.39 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.80/1,295.39 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.80x = 1,295.39 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.80x = 488,026.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,026.17/863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.98

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