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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.26, 1,297.75 and 317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.26, 1,297.75 and 317.37 is: 476.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.26 : 1,297.75 = 317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.26/1,297.75 = 317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.26x = 1,297.75 × 317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.26x = 411,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,866.92/865.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.00

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