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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.68, 1,295.80 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.68, 1,295.80 and 377.46 is: 565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.68 : 1,295.80 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.68/1,295.80 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.68x = 1,295.80 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.68x = 489,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,111.72/864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.66

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