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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.20, 1,295.08 and 376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.20, 1,295.08 and 376.22 is: 563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.20 : 1,295.08 = 376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.20/1,295.08 = 376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.20x = 1,295.08 × 376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.20x = 487,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,241.84/864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.81

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