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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.06, 1,294.68 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.06, 1,294.68 and 285.98 is: 429.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.06 : 1,294.68 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.06/1,294.68 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.06x = 1,294.68 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.06x = 370,252.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,252.59/863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.00

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