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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.78, 1,297.62 and 378.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.78, 1,297.62 and 378.17 is: 567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.78 : 1,297.62 = 378.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.78/1,297.62 = 378.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.78x = 1,297.62 × 378.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.78x = 490,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,719.33/864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.45

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