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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.87, 1,298.81 and 378.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.87, 1,298.81 and 378.87 is: 568.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.87 : 1,298.81 = 378.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.87/1,298.81 = 378.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.87x = 1,298.81 × 378.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.87x = 492,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,080.14/865.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.31

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