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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.75, 1,297.71 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.75, 1,297.71 and 377.52 is: 566.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.75 : 1,297.71 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.75/1,297.71 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.75x = 1,297.71 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.75x = 489,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,911.48/864.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.54

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