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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.01, 1,294.65 and 285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.01, 1,294.65 and 285.75 is: 428.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.01 : 1,294.65 = 285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.01/1,294.65 = 285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.01x = 1,294.65 × 285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.01x = 369,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,946.24/863.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.67

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