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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.74, 1,297.80 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.74, 1,297.80 and 379.08 is: 568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.74 : 1,297.80 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.74/1,297.80 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.74x = 1,297.80 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.74x = 491,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,970.02/865.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.27

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