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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.10, 1,294.65 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.10, 1,294.65 and 286.02 is: 429.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.10 : 1,294.65 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.10/1,294.65 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.10x = 1,294.65 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.10x = 370,295.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,295.79/863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.03

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