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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.84, 1,298.88 and 378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.84, 1,298.88 and 378.88 is: 568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.84 : 1,298.88 = 378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.84/1,298.88 = 378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.84x = 1,298.88 × 378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.84x = 492,119.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,119.65/865.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.37

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