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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.70, 1,298.02 and 345.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.70, 1,298.02 and 345.78 is: 518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.70 : 1,298.02 = 345.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.70/1,298.02 = 345.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.70x = 1,298.02 × 345.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.70x = 448,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,829.36/865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.46

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