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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.93, 1,298.97 and 249.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.93, 1,298.97 and 249.69 is: 374.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.93 : 1,298.97 = 249.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.93/1,298.97 = 249.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.93x = 1,298.97 × 249.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.93x = 324,339.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,339.82/865.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.56

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