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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.89, 1,298.93 and 249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.89, 1,298.93 and 249.59 is: 374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.89 : 1,298.93 = 249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.89/1,298.93 = 249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.89x = 1,298.93 × 249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.89x = 324,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,198.69/865.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.41

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