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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.26, 1,298.28 and 378.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.26, 1,298.28 and 378.45 is: 567.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.26 : 1,298.28 = 378.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.26/1,298.28 = 378.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.26x = 1,298.28 × 378.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.26x = 491,334.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,334.07/865.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.85

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