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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.91, 1,295.63 and 376.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.91, 1,295.63 and 376.85 is: 565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.91 : 1,295.63 = 376.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.91/1,295.63 = 376.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.91x = 1,295.63 × 376.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.91x = 488,258.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,258.17/863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.17

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