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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.82, 1,297.77 and 345.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.82, 1,297.77 and 345.69 is: 518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.82 : 1,297.77 = 345.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.82/1,297.77 = 345.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.82x = 1,297.77 × 345.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.82x = 448,619.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,619.62/865.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.14

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