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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.14, 1,297.10 and 377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.14, 1,297.10 and 377.93 is: 566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.14 : 1,297.10 = 377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.14/1,297.10 = 377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.14x = 1,297.10 × 377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.14x = 490,204.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,204.63/865.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.62

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