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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.88, 1,297.50 and 377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.88, 1,297.50 and 377.80 is: 566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.88 : 1,297.50 = 377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.88/1,297.50 = 377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.88x = 1,297.50 × 377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.88x = 490,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,195.50/864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.78

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