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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.86, 1,297.73 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.86, 1,297.73 and 345.13 is: 517.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.86 : 1,297.73 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.86/1,297.73 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.86x = 1,297.73 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.86x = 447,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,883.17/864.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.87

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