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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.88, 1,294.50 and 285.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.88, 1,294.50 and 285.71 is: 428.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.88 : 1,294.50 = 285.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.88/1,294.50 = 285.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.88x = 1,294.50 × 285.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.88x = 369,851.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,851.60/862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.62

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