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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.61, 1,298.61 and 317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.61, 1,298.61 and 317.84 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.61 : 1,298.61 = 317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.61/1,298.61 = 317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.61x = 1,298.61 × 317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.61x = 412,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,744.64/865.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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