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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.94, 1,299.14 and 249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.94, 1,299.14 and 249.70 is: 374.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.94 : 1,299.14 = 249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.94/1,299.14 = 249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.94x = 1,299.14 × 249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.94x = 324,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,388.65/865.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.61

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