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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.02, 1,297.37 and 317.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.02, 1,297.37 and 317.21 is: 475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.02 : 1,297.37 = 317.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.02/1,297.37 = 317.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.02x = 1,297.37 × 317.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.02x = 411,538.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,538.74/865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.76

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