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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.12, 1,296.60 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.12, 1,296.60 and 377.60 is: 565.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.12 : 1,296.60 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.12/1,296.60 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.12x = 1,296.60 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.12x = 489,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,596.16/865.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.93

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