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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.99, 1,297.83 and 378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.99, 1,297.83 and 378.51 is: 567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.99 : 1,297.83 = 378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.99/1,297.83 = 378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.99x = 1,297.83 × 378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.99x = 491,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,234.20/865.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.25

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