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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.95, 1,298.45 and 378.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.95, 1,298.45 and 378.43 is: 567.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.95 : 1,298.45 = 378.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.95/1,298.45 = 378.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.95x = 1,298.45 × 378.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.95x = 491,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,370.13/865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.44

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