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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.91, 1,295.88 and 247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.91, 1,295.88 and 247.63 is: 371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.91 : 1,295.88 = 247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.91/1,295.88 = 247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.91x = 1,295.88 × 247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.91x = 320,898.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,898.76/863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.45

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