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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.74, 1,298.91 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.74, 1,298.91 and 345.48 is: 518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.74 : 1,298.91 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.74/1,298.91 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.74x = 1,298.91 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.74x = 448,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,747.43/865.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.34

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