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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.73, 1,297.82 and 378.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.73, 1,297.82 and 378.39 is: 567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.73 : 1,297.82 = 378.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.73/1,297.82 = 378.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.73x = 1,297.82 × 378.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.73x = 491,080.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,080.22/865.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.25

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