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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.60, 1,297.08 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.60, 1,297.08 and 377.88 is: 566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.60 : 1,297.08 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.60/1,297.08 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.60x = 1,297.08 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.60x = 490,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,140.59/864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.90

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