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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.02, 1,297.45 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.02, 1,297.45 and 248.61 is: 372.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.02 : 1,297.45 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.02/1,297.45 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.02x = 1,297.45 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.02x = 322,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,559.04/865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.89

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