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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.11, 1,297.65 and 317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.11, 1,297.65 and 317.14 is: 475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.11 : 1,297.65 = 317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.11/1,297.65 = 317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.11x = 1,297.65 × 317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.11x = 411,536.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,536.72/865.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.70

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