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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.82, 1,298.26 and 378.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.82, 1,298.26 and 378.30 is: 567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.82 : 1,298.26 = 378.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.82/1,298.26 = 378.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.82x = 1,298.26 × 378.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.82x = 491,131.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,131.76/865.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.24

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