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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.98, 1,298.62 and 345.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.98, 1,298.62 and 345.82 is: 518.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.98 : 1,298.62 = 345.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.98/1,298.62 = 345.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.98x = 1,298.62 × 345.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.98x = 449,088.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,088.77/865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.59

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