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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.92, 1,297.76 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.92, 1,297.76 and 317.44 is: 475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.92 : 1,297.76 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.92/1,297.76 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.92x = 1,297.76 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.92x = 411,960.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,960.93/865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.75

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