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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.75, 1,297.64 and 372.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.75, 1,297.64 and 372.01 is: 557.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.75 : 1,297.64 = 372.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.75/1,297.64 = 372.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.75x = 1,297.64 × 372.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.75x = 482,729.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,729.95/865.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.59

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