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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.12, 1,297.87 and 248.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.12, 1,297.87 and 248.83 is: 373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.12 : 1,297.87 = 248.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.12/1,297.87 = 248.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.12x = 1,297.87 × 248.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.12x = 322,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,942.50/865.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.29

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