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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.87, 1,298.03 and 345.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.87, 1,298.03 and 345.62 is: 518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.87 : 1,298.03 = 345.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.87/1,298.03 = 345.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.87x = 1,298.03 × 345.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.87x = 448,626.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,626.65/865.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.12

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