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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.15, 1,297.59 and 371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.15, 1,297.59 and 371.45 is: 557.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.15 : 1,297.59 = 371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.15/1,297.59 = 371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.15x = 1,297.59 × 371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.15x = 481,988.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,988.14/865.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.12

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