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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.78, 1,299.18 and 346.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.78, 1,299.18 and 346.03 is: 519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.78 : 1,299.18 = 346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.78/1,299.18 = 346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.78x = 1,299.18 × 346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.78x = 449,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,555.26/865.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.25

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