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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.98, 1,298.13 and 378.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.98, 1,298.13 and 378.66 is: 567.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.98 : 1,298.13 = 378.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.98/1,298.13 = 378.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.98x = 1,298.13 × 378.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.98x = 491,549.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,549.91/865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.62

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