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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.26, 1,297.89 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.26, 1,297.89 and 215.97 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.26 : 1,297.89 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.26/1,297.89 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.26x = 1,297.89 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.26x = 280,298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,298.81/865.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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