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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.84, 1,298.56 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.84, 1,298.56 and 249.60 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.84 : 1,298.56 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.84/1,298.56 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.84x = 1,298.56 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.84x = 324,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,120.58/865.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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