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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.82, 1,298.74 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.82, 1,298.74 and 318.26 is: 477.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.82 : 1,298.74 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.82/1,298.74 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.82x = 1,298.74 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.82x = 413,336.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,336.99/865.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.39

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