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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.94, 1,297.59 and 377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.94, 1,297.59 and 377.98 is: 567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.94 : 1,297.59 = 377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.94/1,297.59 = 377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.94x = 1,297.59 × 377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.94x = 490,463.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,463.07/864.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.05

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