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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.11, 1,297.62 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.11, 1,297.62 and 215.82 is: 323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.11 : 1,297.62 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.11/1,297.62 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.11x = 1,297.62 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.11x = 280,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,052.35/865.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.72

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