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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.92, 1,298.20 and 318.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.92, 1,298.20 and 318.05 is: 476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.92 : 1,298.20 = 318.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.92/1,298.20 = 318.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.92x = 1,298.20 × 318.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.92x = 412,892.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,892.51/865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.83

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