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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.36, 1,297.44 and 577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.36, 1,297.44 and 577.80 is: 867.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.36 : 1,297.44 = 577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.36/1,297.44 = 577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.36x = 1,297.44 × 577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.36x = 749,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,660.83/864.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.30

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