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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.97, 1,295.70 and 343.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.97, 1,295.70 and 343.79 is: 515.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.97 : 1,295.70 = 343.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.97/1,295.70 = 343.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.97x = 1,295.70 × 343.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.97x = 445,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,453.08/863.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.59

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