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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865, 1,297.54 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865, 1,297.54 and 215.74 is: 323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865 : 1,297.54 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865/1,297.54 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865x = 1,297.54 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865x = 279,931.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,931.28/865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.62

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