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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.63, 1,296.59 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.63, 1,296.59 and 370.71 is: 555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.63 : 1,296.59 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.63/1,296.59 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.63x = 1,296.59 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.63x = 480,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,658.88/864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.91

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