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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.29, 1,297.61 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.29, 1,297.61 and 345.13 is: 517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.29 : 1,297.61 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.29/1,297.61 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.29x = 1,297.61 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.29x = 447,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,851.29/865.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.57

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